Tone Profile

The rhythm guitar tone is aggressive and tight, providing a solid foundation for the song with a modern metal edge. It's characterized by a high-gain, articulate sound with clear note definition and a substantial low-end presence.

Gear

Jackson Custom Shopinstrument

Reverb$4799Sweetwater

Peavey 5150amp

Reverb$1499Sweetwater

Shure SM57microphone

ReverbSweetwater

Ibanez TS808processing

Reverb$128Sweetwater

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Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The Peavey 5150 is known for its high-gain capabilities and aggressive tone, ideal for modern metal.
• A Shure SM57 is a common choice for miking guitar cabinets due to its durability and ability to capture a balanced sound.
• An Ibanez TS808 is often used to tighten the low end and boost the mids, enhancing clarity and focus.

Recreation Tips

• Start with a guitar equipped with high-output humbucker pickups to capture the initial aggression.
• Use a high-gain amplifier like the Peavey 5150 to achieve the core distortion tone.
• Employ an overdrive pedal such as the Ibanez TS808 to tighten the low end and enhance mid-range clarity.
• Position the microphone close to the speaker cone, slightly off-axis, to capture a balanced sound.

Original Gear

• Jackson Custom Shop(guitar)
• Peavey 5150(amp)
• Shure SM57(mic)
• Ibanez TS808(pedal)