Description
This song features both clean and crunch electric guitars. I’m playing a Les Paul set for the bridge pickup to give a bright, powerful tone for all the parts in this song. That said, this song can still be played with any electric guitar.
A Marshall style tube amp is the best choice to replicate the tones in this tune. Dial in a clean setting - set the Preamp Gain to 30%, Bass to 75%, Mids and Treble to 60%, and the Presence to around 50%.
Since we’ve got a few parts that are played completely clean, I suggest setting up the amp that way. Then for the crunch guitar parts, kick in an overdrive or distortion pedal.
There are a few effects required to get a few of the parts like the recording. Guitar 2 is using a clean tone with an ambient reverb for the verses to give a washy, pad-like sound. Guitar 1 kicks in a fuzz pedal in the breakdown chorus for a distinct texture.
Since we’re in standard tuning, I’m using 10-46 string gauge. I’m also using a heavy pick to dig into these strums and riffs.
SETTINGS:
Marshall Plexi Model:
Gain: 30%, Bass: 75%, Mids, Treble: 60%, Presence: 50%
Tube Screamer (For Crunch):
Gain: 75%. Tone: 55%
Big Muff Fuzz:
Gain: 60%. Tone 60% Level 60%
Ambient Reverb:
Pitch: +1 oct, Time: 50%, Feedback: 40% WetDryMIX: 40%
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