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come out and play

the offspring

lead guitar

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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.

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