Tone Profile

A classic rock lead guitar tone with a bright, slightly overdriven sound that cuts through the mix, featuring a touch of chorus and delay for added dimension and sustain.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The guitar was likely recorded with a close-mic'd amplifier.
• A combination of overdrive from the Mesa/Boogie Mark I and compression was used to achieve the sustain and clarity.
• Chorus and delay effects were added in post-production to enhance the spaciousness of the lead guitar.
• The MXR Dyna Comp was used to compress the signal and create a more sustain sound.

Recreation Tips

• Start with a Les Paul-style guitar into a Mesa/Boogie amp model.
• Dial in a moderate amount of overdrive on the amp, focusing on a bright and cutting tone.
• Use a compressor pedal or plugin to increase sustain and even out the dynamics.
• Apply a chorus effect to add width and movement to the sound.
• Add a subtle delay to create depth and ambience.
• Experiment with microphone placement on the amp to capture the desired tonal characteristics.

Original Gear

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• Gibson Les PaulShop on Reverb(guitar)
• Mesa/Boogie Mark IShop on Reverb(amp)
• Shure SM57Shop on Reverb(mic)
• Boss CE-1Shop on Reverb(pedal)
• MXR Dyna CompShop on Reverb(pedal)