lead guitar from “hate to say i told you so” by the hives | ToneDB
hate to say i told you so
the hives
lead guitar
Tone Profile
A raw, energetic, and slightly trashy garage rock guitar tone. It's bright and cutting with a strong mid-range focus.
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The Story
The Hives recorded "Hate To Say I Told You So" at Soundtrade Studios in Sweden with Pelle Gunnerfeldt producing and engineering. The raw, cutting lead guitar tone was achieved using a Fender Telecaster through a Marshall JCM800 amp, captured with a Shure SM57 microphone. The band's approach emphasized a live, energetic recording style with minimal processing to maintain the natural character of the cranked Marshall amp.
Production Credits
Producer: Pelle Gunnerfeldt
Engineer: Pelle Gunnerfeldt
Recorded at: Soundtrade Studios, Sweden
Signal Chain
Instrument: Fender TelecasterShop on Reverb
Amp: Marshall JCM800Shop on Reverb
Microphone: Shure SM57Shop on Reverb
Recreation Tips
- Start with a Telecaster-style guitar and dial in a bright, slightly overdriven tone on a Marshall-style amp.
- Use a dynamic microphone like an SM57 close to the speaker cone.
- Avoid excessive compression or EQ, aiming for a natural and dynamic sound.
- If possible, record in a room with controlled reflections to avoid muddiness.
Original Gear
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Substitutions & Recommendations
Alternative to: Marshall JCM800
Delivers classic Marshall midrange bite and crunch at lower volumes, perfect for that cutting garage rock distortion
Alternative to: Fender Telecaster
Provides the bright, cutting single-coil tone essential for this garage rock sound at a budget-friendly price
Alternative to: Marshall JCM800
Includes accurate Marshall amp models that can deliver the raw, midrange-heavy distortion of the JCM800
Alternative to: Marshall JCM800
Combines JCM800-style overdrive characteristics to push a clean amp into that garage rock territory
Alternative to: Fender Telecaster
Modern version of the classic Tele with the same bright, punchy single-coil pickups that cut through the mix
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