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lead guitar from “last proof” by zaq | ToneDB

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zaq

lead guitar

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Tone Profile

The lead guitar tone is aggressive and distorted, with a searing high-end and tight low-end. It has a modern, processed sound suitable for heavy rock.

Gear

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Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifieramp
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Shure SM57microphone
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Ibanez Tube Screamer TS808processing
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Eventide H3000processing
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Production Credits

Producer: Unknown

Engineer: Unknown

Recorded at: Unknown

Signal Chain

Instrument: Unknown Guitar

Amp: Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier

Microphone: Shure SM57

Processing: Ibanez Tube Screamer TS808, Eventide H3000

Recording Notes

  • The guitar sound likely involves a combination of amp distortion and overdrive from a tube screamer to achieve its saturated character.
  • The Eventide H3000 is used for subtle pitch shifting or chorus-like effects to add width and texture.
  • A close-miked SM57 is a standard choice for capturing the raw sound of the guitar amp.

Recreation Tips

  • Start with a Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier amp model in your DAW.
  • Add an Ibanez Tube Screamer (or similar overdrive pedal) before the amp, with the drive set low to medium.
  • Use an SM57 microphone model and position it close to the speaker in your virtual cabinet.
  • Experiment with the Eventide H3000 plugin on a subtle setting to thicken the sound. A slight detune or micro-pitch shift can work well.
  • EQ to cut any muddy frequencies and boost the high-end for clarity and aggression.
  • Use a touch of compression to even out the dynamics.

Original Gear

  • Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier(amp)
  • Shure SM57(mic)
  • Ibanez Tube Screamer TS808(pedal)
  • Eventide H3000(pedal)

Substitutions & Recommendations

Neural DSP Fortin NTS Suite$99-$149

Alternative to: Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier

Provides authentic high-gain modern metal tones with tight low-end and aggressive character similar to Dual Rectifier amps

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Boss SD-1 Super Overdrive$50-$70

Alternative to: Ibanez Tube Screamer TS808

Budget-friendly overdrive that tightens low-end and adds midrange focus when used as a boost into high-gain amps

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Ibanez TS808 Tube Screamer Reissue$150-$180

Alternative to: Ibanez Tube Screamer TS808

Current production version of the exact same circuit used for tightening distorted tones and adding midrange punch

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PRS MT15 Mark Tremonti Signature Head$700-$900

Alternative to: Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier

15-watt tube head designed for modern high-gain tones with tight response and aggressive character

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Eventide H3000 Factory Plugin$199-$299

Alternative to: Eventide H3000

Official plugin recreation of the H3000 hardware with the same pitch shifting and modulation capabilities for adding texture and width

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Shure SM57$100-$120

Alternative to: Shure SM57

Still in current production and remains the industry standard for close-miking guitar cabinets in studios worldwide

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