Tone Profile

A searing, high-gain lead guitar tone with a touch of chorus and delay, perfect for gospel-infused rock. It's bright and articulate, yet thick and powerful.

Gear

Fender Stratocasterinstrument

ReverbSweetwater

Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifieramp

ReverbSweetwater

Shure SM57microphone

ReverbSweetwater

Ibanez Tube Screamerprocessing

ReverbSweetwater

Boss CE-1processing

Reverb$747Sweetwater

TC Electronic Flashbackprocessing

Reverb$80Sweetwater

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Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The lead guitar was likely recorded with a close-mic'd amplifier cabinet in a controlled studio environment.
• A blend of overdrive and distortion was used to achieve the aggressive tone.
• Chorus and delay effects were added in post-production to enhance the spaciousness and sustain of the lead lines.

Recreation Tips

• Start with a Strat-style guitar and a high-gain amp like a Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier.
• Use an overdrive pedal such as an Ibanez Tube Screamer to push the amp into further distortion.
• Add a subtle chorus effect with a Boss CE-1 to thicken the tone.
• Apply a delay with moderate feedback and time settings using something like a TC Electronic Flashback.
• Experiment with microphone placement to find the sweet spot on your amp cabinet. Shure SM57 would be a great start.

Original Gear

• Fender Stratocaster(guitar)
• Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier(amp)
• Shure SM57(mic)
• Ibanez Tube Screamer(pedal)
• Boss CE-1(pedal)
• TC Electronic Flashback(pedal)

Substitutions & Recommendations

Frequently Asked Questions