Tone Profile

The lead guitar tone is bright, aggressive, and slightly over-the-top, characterized by a searing high-end and a tight, focused low-end. It's a definitive example of the 'brown sound'.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The guitar was heavily modified by Eddie Van Halen, featuring a humbucker pickup.
• The amp was likely cranked to achieve the overdriven sound.
• The guitar signal may have been split, with one path going through the MXR Phase 90 and Echoplex EP-3.
• The signal chain included a Variac to lower voltage and modify the amp's gain structure.

Recreation Tips

• Start with a guitar equipped with a humbucker pickup and a Floyd Rose tremolo system.
• Use a high-gain Marshall-style amplifier and dial in a slightly scooped midrange with boosted highs and lows.
• Add subtle phasing using an MXR Phase 90. Adjust the speed to taste.
• Incorporate a tape echo, Echoplex EP-3, for added dimension and sustain.
• Experiment with a Variac to drop the voltage for unique amp saturation, but be cautious as it can damage your amp if used improperly.
• Consider using an EQ pedal or plugin to further refine the tone and achieve a focused sound.

Recommended Gear

• Frankenstein (Replica)(guitar)
• Marshall Super Lead(amp)
• Shure SM57(mic)
• MXR Phase 90(pedal)
• Echoplex EP-3(pedal)