lead guitar from “jesus tod” by burzum | ToneDB
jesus tod
burzum
lead guitar
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Tone Profile
A raw, distorted, and trebly guitar tone, characteristic of early black metal with a thin and aggressive sound. The tone is lo-fi and harsh, with a focus on upper frequencies and a gritty distortion.
Gear
- Ibanez Destroyerinstrument
- Reverb$1500Sweetwater
- Peavey VTXamp
- Reverb$399Sweetwater
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The Story
The guitar tone on Burzum's "Jesus Tod" was recorded by Varg Vikernes using an Ibanez Destroyer through a Peavey VTX amplifier. The track features the characteristic lo-fi, trebly sound of early black metal, with minimal processing and likely double-tracked guitars to create the raw, aggressive wall of sound.
Production Credits
Producer: Varg Vikernes
Engineer: Varg Vikernes
Recorded at: Grieghallen Studios (disputed)
Signal Chain
Instrument: Ibanez Destroyer
Amp: Peavey VTX
Recreation Tips
- Use a guitar with a bright and aggressive tone; Ibanez Destroyer recommended.
- Set the amp to a high-gain setting with a focus on treble frequencies.
- Consider using a boost or overdrive pedal to further enhance the distortion.
- Record direct into the audio interface if an amp is unavailable, then use a high gain amp simulator focusing on higher frequencies and overall gain.
- Double-track the guitar parts to create a fuller and more intense sound.
Original Gear
- Ibanez Destroyer(guitar)
- Peavey VTX(amp)
Substitutions & Recommendations
Alternative to: Ibanez Destroyer
Provides similar bright, aggressive pickup output and sustain characteristics needed for this harsh black metal tone
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Peavey VTX
Modern Peavey high-gain amp that delivers similar aggressive distortion and treble emphasis as vintage VTX models
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Peavey VTX
High-gain amp simulation with extensive EQ control to dial in the trebly, raw distortion characteristic of this tone
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Basic recording setup
Industry standard dynamic mic that naturally emphasizes midrange frequencies and captures the raw, unpolished character
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Ibanez Destroyer
Budget option with humbucker pickups that can deliver the bright, cutting tone needed for this style when pushed through high gain
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