lead guitar from “we're not gonna take it” by twisted sister | ToneDB
we're not gonna take it
twisted sister
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Tone Profile
This is a classic 80s hard rock guitar tone: aggressive, bright, and saturated with distortion. It has a slightly scooped midrange, allowing it to cut through the mix with power.
Gear
- Gibson Les Paulinstrument
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- Marshall JCM800amp
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- Shure SM57microphone
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- Ibanez Tube Screamer TS808processing
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The Story
Jay Jay French of Twisted Sister achieved this aggressive 80s metal tone using a Gibson Les Paul through a Marshall JCM800 amplifier, boosted by an Ibanez Tube Screamer TS808. The recording was produced by Tom Werman at Record Plant in Los Angeles, with the guitar sound captured using close-miked techniques typical of the era.
Production Credits
Producer: Tom Werman
Engineer: Geoff Workman
Recorded at: Record Plant, Los Angeles
Signal Chain
Instrument: Gibson Les Paul
Amp: Marshall JCM800
Microphone: Shure SM57
Processing: Ibanez Tube Screamer TS808
Recreation Tips
- Start with a Gibson Les Paul or similar humbucker-equipped guitar.
- Use an Ibanez Tube Screamer to boost the input of a Marshall JCM800 amplifier.
- Position a Shure SM57 close to one of the speakers of the amp cabinet.
- Experiment with the gain settings on both the Tube Screamer and the amp to find the sweet spot.
- Consider using EQ in post-production to further shape the tone, focusing on scooping out some of the midrange for a classic 80s sound.
Original Gear
- Gibson Les Paul(guitar)
- Marshall JCM800(amp)
- Shure SM57(mic)
- Ibanez Tube Screamer TS808(pedal)
Substitutions & Recommendations
Alternative to: Marshall JCM800
Modern Marshall with classic preamp voicing that captures the JCM800's aggressive midrange character
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Ibanez Tube Screamer TS808
Exact reissue of the original pedal used on the recording
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Gibson Les Paul
Budget-friendly option with similar humbucker output and mahogany body construction
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Marshall JCM800 + Tube Screamer combination
Digital recreation of boosted Marshall tones with built-in Tube Screamer modeling
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Tube Screamer TS808
Budget alternative that provides similar midrange boost and saturation characteristics
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