Tone Profile

A classic 80s hard rock rhythm guitar sound with a slightly scooped midrange and tight low end. It's aggressive and driving, perfect for anthemic riffs.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The guitar was likely double-tracked to create a fuller sound.
• The amp was likely pushed hard to achieve a natural overdrive.
• Microphone placement would have been close to the speaker cone, slightly off-axis.
• Post processing may include some EQ to further shape the tone and compression to add sustain.

Recreation Tips

• Start with a Gibson Les Paul and a Marshall JCM800.
• Use an Ibanez Tube Screamer to boost the amp's gain and tighten the low end.
• Experiment with different microphone placements to find the sweet spot.
• Double-track the guitar part and pan the tracks slightly to create a wider stereo image.
• Use EQ to scoop the midrange and boost the high frequencies.
• Apply compression to add sustain and glue the tracks together.

Recommended Gear

• Gibson Les Paul(guitar)
• Marshall JCM800(amp)
• Shure SM57(mic)
• Ibanez Tube Screamer TS808(pedal)