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enforcer

leeway

lead guitar

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Tone Profile

Aggressive and biting high-gain tone with a touch of chorus. The sound is tight and focused, with a pronounced midrange and sizzling high end, perfect for aggressive riffs and solos.

Gear

ESP M-IIinstrument
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Marshall JCM800amp
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Shure SM57microphone
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Boss CE-1processing
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Signal Chain

Instrument: ESP M-II

Amp: Marshall JCM800

Microphone: Shure SM57

Processing: Boss CE-1

Recording Notes

  • The guitar was likely recorded with a close-mic'd cabinet in a treated studio environment.
  • The direct input signal might have been blended with the mic'd cabinet signal for added clarity and punch.
  • The chorus effect is subtle but adds depth and dimension to the tone.

Recreation Tips

  • Start with a high-output humbucker-equipped guitar and a Marshall JCM800 amp.
  • Dial in a high-gain sound with a strong midrange presence.
  • Experiment with different microphone positions to find the sweet spot on the cabinet.
  • Add a touch of chorus to thicken the sound, but avoid overdoing it.
  • Consider blending a direct input signal with the mic'd cabinet signal for added clarity.

Original Gear

  • ESP M-II(guitar)
  • Marshall JCM800(amp)
  • Shure SM57(mic)
  • Boss CE-1(pedal)

Substitutions & Recommendations

ESP LTD EC-256$300-$400

Alternative to: ESP M-II

Budget option with dual humbuckers that delivers the high output needed for this aggressive tone, similar pickup configuration to the original ESP

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ESP E-II Eclipse$1200-$1500

Alternative to: ESP M-II

Premium alternative with high-output humbuckers and similar construction to the original M-II, perfect for aggressive metal tones

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Marshall Studio Classic SC20H$800-$900

Alternative to: Marshall JCM800

Modern reissue of JCM800 circuit with power scaling, delivers the same aggressive midrange bite at bedroom volumes

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Neural DSP Fortin Nameless Suite$80-$120

Alternative to: Marshall JCM800

Plugin that captures aggressive high-gain Marshall-style tones with tight low end and sizzling highs perfect for metal

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Boss CE-2W Waza Craft$200-$250

Alternative to: Boss CE-1

Modern recreation of vintage Boss chorus with CE-1 mode, provides the subtle depth and dimension without muddying the aggressive tone

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Shure SM57$100-$130

Alternative to: Shure SM57

Still the industry standard for recording guitar cabinets, unchanged design captures the focused midrange aggression perfectly

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