Tone Profile

Abrasive and chaotic lead guitar tone with a raw, distorted sound. It's characterized by high gain and a trebly, cutting edge.

Gear

Fender Stratocasterinstrument

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Ampeg V4amp

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Shure SM57microphone

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Pro Co RATprocessing

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Ibanez Tube Screamerprocessing

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Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The song features a blend of high gain distortion and raw energy.
• The guitar tone relies heavily on stacking overdrive and distortion pedals into a high-headroom amplifier.
• The Ampeg V4 amp is known for its loud and clean sound, providing a solid foundation for the distorted tones.

Recreation Tips

• Start with a Fender Stratocaster-style guitar for its bright and cutting tone.
• Use an Ampeg V4 amp as your base, setting it for a clean but loud sound.
• Stack a Pro Co RAT and an Ibanez Tube Screamer to achieve the desired level of distortion. Experiment with the order of the pedals.
• Place a Shure SM57 close to the speaker cone, slightly off-axis, to capture the aggressive tone.
• Adjust EQ to cut some of the low-end mud while boosting the high frequencies for clarity and aggression.

Original Gear

• Fender Stratocaster(guitar)
• Ampeg V4(amp)
• Pro Co RAT(pedal)
• Ibanez Tube Screamer(pedal)
• Shure SM57(mic)