lead guitar from “always somewhere” by scorpions | ToneDB
always somewhere
scorpions
lead guitar
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Tone Profile
The lead guitar tone in "Always Somewhere" features a warm, sustaining overdrive with a touch of chorus and delay. It's smooth and melodic, providing a soaring feel that complements the ballad's emotional intensity.
Gear
- Gibson Les Paulinstrument
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- Marshall JCM800amp
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- Shure SM57microphone
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- Chorusprocessing
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- Delayprocessing
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The Story
The lead guitar tone on "Always Somewhere" was recorded by Scorpions' lead guitarist Matthias Jabs at Dierks Studios in Cologne, produced by Dieter Dierks. The band typically used Gibson Les Paul guitars through Marshall JCM800 amplifiers during this era, with the smooth, sustaining lead tone enhanced by subtle chorus and delay effects to create the song's soaring melodic character.
Production Credits
Producer: Dieter Dierks
Engineer: Unknown
Recorded at: Dierks Studios, Cologne
Signal Chain
Instrument: Gibson Les Paul
Amp: Marshall JCM800
Microphone: Shure SM57
Processing: Chorus, Delay
Recreation Tips
- Start with a Gibson Les Paul or similar humbucker-equipped guitar.
- Use a Marshall JCM800 amp or a similar high-gain amplifier.
- Dial in a moderate amount of overdrive on the amp.
- Add a chorus pedal to thicken the sound slightly.
- Apply a subtle delay to add sustain and depth.
- Use an SM57 microphone to capture the amp sound, positioning it carefully to avoid harshness.
Original Gear
- Gibson Les Paul(guitar)
- Marshall JCM800(amp)
- Shure SM57(mic)
Substitutions & Recommendations
Alternative to: Gibson Les Paul
Humbucker-equipped guitar that delivers the warm, thick tone foundation needed for this ballad lead work at a budget-friendly price
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Marshall JCM800
20-watt version of the classic JCM800 circuit, providing authentic Marshall overdrive at manageable volumes for home recording
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Marshall JCM800
High-quality amp modeling plugin with excellent Marshall-style tones and built-in chorus and delay effects for complete tone shaping
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Chorus pedal
Recreates the subtle, warm chorus texture that thickens the lead tone without overpowering the melody
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Delay effect
Analog-style delay that adds the sustain and depth needed for the song's soaring lead passages
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