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Tone Profile
Aggressive and punchy with a slightly scooped midrange, this tone delivers a blend of clarity and raw power, perfect for cutting through a mix.
Production Credits
Producer: Thom Wilson
Engineer: Ken Paulakovich
Recorded at: Rumbo Recorders (Canoga Park, CA)
Signal Chain
Instrument: Ibanez RG
Amp: Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier
Microphone: Shure SM57
Processing: Ibanez Tube Screamer TS9
Recording Notes
- The guitar was likely recorded with a close-mic'd cabinet to capture the direct and immediate sound.
- An overdrive pedal in front of the amp likely helped to tighten the low end and add sustain.
- The scooped mids are a characteristic of the Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier, further enhanced by EQ during mixing.
Recreation Tips
- Start with a guitar equipped with humbucker pickups for a thick, powerful tone.
- Use a Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier amp model or a similar high-gain amp simulator.
- Introduce an overdrive pedal like the Ibanez Tube Screamer to boost the signal and add saturation.
- Position a Shure SM57-style microphone close to the speaker cone.
- Slightly scoop the midrange frequencies during mixing to achieve the desired modern rock sound.
Recommended Gear
- Ibanez RG(guitar)
- Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier(amp)
- Shure SM57(mic)
- Ibanez Tube Screamer TS9(pedal)
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