rhythm guitar from “my will be done” by unearth | ToneDB
my will be done
unearth
rhythm guitar
Tone Profile
The tone is a high-gain, modern metal sound with a tight low end, aggressive midrange, and clear, articulate high frequencies, perfect for fast riffs and breakdowns. It's designed to cut through a dense mix with clarity and power.
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The Story
Unearth's rhythm guitar tone on "My Will Be Done" was achieved using a Caparison Dellinger guitar through a Peavey 5150 amplifier, with an Ibanez TS808 Tube Screamer providing additional midrange focus and low-end tightening. The signal was recorded with a Shure SM57 microphone placed close to the speaker cone, and an ISP Decimator was used for noise gating to maintain clarity during the fast, technical passages.
Signal Chain
Instrument: Caparison DellingerShop on Reverb
Amp: Peavey 5150Shop on Reverb
Microphone: Shure SM57Shop on Reverb
Processing: Ibanez TS808Shop on Reverb, ISP DecimatorShop on Reverb
Recreation Tips
- Start with a high-output humbucker-equipped guitar like the Caparison Dellinger.
- Use a Peavey 5150 or similar high-gain amplifier and dial in a tone with plenty of gain, tight low end, and present mids.
- Place a Shure SM57 close to the speaker cone and adjust its position until you find the sweet spot.
- Use an Ibanez TS808 (or similar overdrive pedal) with the drive set low and the level set high to tighten up the low end and boost the mids.
- Use a noise gate like the ISP Decimator to eliminate unwanted noise and keep the tone tight and focused.
- EQ in post to remove unwanted frequencies and further refine the tone.
Original Gear
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Substitutions & Recommendations
Alternative to: Caparison Dellinger
Features similar high-output humbuckers and mahogany construction for comparable aggressive output and sustain
Alternative to: Peavey 5150
Direct evolution of the original 5150 circuit with the same aggressive high-gain character and tight low end
Alternative to: Peavey 5150
Accurate digital modeling of 5150-style high-gain amps with built-in cab simulation
Alternative to: Ibanez TS808
Modern overdrive that provides similar midrange boost and low-end tightening at a lower price point
Alternative to: ISP Decimator
Reliable noise gate that maintains note clarity while eliminating feedback and unwanted noise
Alternative to: Shure SM57
Still the industry standard for recording guitar amps with the same aggressive midrange response
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