Tone Profile

This tone is characterized by its warm, clean foundation with subtle overdrive and modulation effects. It provides a clear, sustaining lead sound that cuts through the mix without being harsh.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The lead guitar tone in "Stellar" is built upon a foundation of clean but driven tube amp sound, likely a Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier, known for its high gain and versatile tone shaping capabilities.
• An Ibanez Tube Screamer is used to boost the signal, adding sustain and a mid-range focus to the guitar's tone.
• The addition of a chorus effect adds depth and dimension, enhancing the spacious feel of the guitar part.
• A Shure SM57 microphone was likely placed close to the speaker cone to capture the raw energy of the amp.

Recreation Tips

• Start with a clean amp tone and add a touch of overdrive.
• Use a Tube Screamer to push the amp into saturation and add sustain.
• Adjust the chorus effect for a subtle, swirling texture.
• Experiment with microphone placement to find the sweet spot of the speaker.

Original Gear

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• Ibanez RG SeriesShop on Reverb(guitar)
• Mesa/Boogie Dual RectifierShop on Reverb(amp)
• Shure SM57Shop on Reverb(mic)
• Ibanez Tube Screamer TS9Shop on Reverb(pedal)
• Boss CE-1Shop on Reverb(pedal)