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we're not gonna take it

twisted sister

rhythm guitar

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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.

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The Story

Twisted Sister's 'We're Not Gonna Take It' featured a classic Marshall JCM800 tone, likely boosted with an Ibanez Tube Screamer TS808. The track was recorded at Record Plant in Los Angeles with producer Tom Werman and engineer Geoff Workman, using the standard 1980s rock approach of double-tracked Les Paul-style guitars through cranked Marshall stacks, captured with a Shure SM57 microphone.

Production Credits

Producer: Tom Werman

Engineer: Geoff Workman

Recorded at: Record Plant (Los Angeles, CA)

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.

Original Gear

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Substitutions & Recommendations

Marshall Studio Classic SC20HShop on Reverb$800-$900

Alternative to: Marshall JCM800

20-watt reissue of the JCM800 circuit that captures the original's aggressive midrange punch at manageable volumes

Epiphone Les Paul Standard 50sShop on Reverb$500-$600

Alternative to: Gibson Les Paul

Delivers the humbucker punch and sustain needed for this aggressive rhythm tone at a budget-friendly price

Neural DSP Archetype PliniPlugin Boutique$100-$130

Alternative to: Marshall JCM800

Includes accurate JCM800 modeling with built-in overdrive options for achieving that tight, scooped 80s rhythm sound

Boss SD-1 Super OverdriveShop on Reverb$50-$60

Alternative to: Ibanez Tube Screamer TS808

Provides similar midrange boost and gain enhancement as the TS808 for tightening up high-gain Marshall tones

Friedman BE-100 DeluxeShop on Reverb$2800-$3200

Alternative to: Marshall JCM800

Modern high-gain amp that captures the JCM800's DNA with added clarity and punch for contemporary recordings

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