lead guitar from “wait” by white lion | ToneDB

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white lion

lead guitar

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Tone Profile

The lead guitar tone is a high-gain, shred-oriented sound with a touch of chorus and delay, creating a soaring and slightly ethereal vibe. It's designed for melodic solos and fast, technical passages.

Production Credits

Producer: Michael Wagener

Engineer: Michael Wagener

Recorded at: Amigo Studios, Los Angeles

Signal Chain

Instrument: Kramer Baretta

Amp: Marshall JCM800

Microphone: Shure SM57

Processing: Ibanez TS808, Boss CE-1, Roland Dimension D

Recording Notes

  • The guitar was likely recorded with a Shure SM57 placed close to the speaker cone.
  • The amp was likely driven hard to achieve the high-gain sound.
  • Chorus and delay were added in the mix to create a sense of depth and space.

Recreation Tips

  • Use a high-output humbucker-equipped guitar.
  • Dial in a high-gain amp tone with a Marshall JCM800 or similar amp.
  • Add a touch of overdrive with an Ibanez TS808 for added sustain.
  • Use a chorus pedal like the Boss CE-1 for a lush, swirling effect.
  • Apply a subtle delay to add depth and dimension to the sound.

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