rhythm guitar from “we're not gonna take it” by twisted sister | ToneDB
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.
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
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)
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 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
- Gibson Les Paul(guitar)
- Marshall JCM800(amp)
- Shure SM57(mic)
- Ibanez Tube Screamer TS808(pedal)
Substitutions & Recommendations
Alternative to: Marshall JCM800
20-watt reissue of the JCM800 circuit that captures the original's aggressive midrange punch at manageable volumes
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Gibson Les Paul
Delivers the humbucker punch and sustain needed for this aggressive rhythm tone at a budget-friendly price
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Marshall JCM800
Includes accurate JCM800 modeling with built-in overdrive options for achieving that tight, scooped 80s rhythm sound
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Ibanez Tube Screamer TS808
Provides similar midrange boost and gain enhancement as the TS808 for tightening up high-gain Marshall tones
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative 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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