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Mötley Crüe · 1980s · metal
studio
Original Recording
Guitar
Gibson Les Paul Custom (early 1970s, black, likely stock)
Pickups
DiMarzio Super Distortion (bridge position, humbucker)
Amp
Marshall Super Lead (Plexi, late 60s/early 70s, Jose Arredondo-modded head, multiple cabs blended)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup
Studio recording, 1985. Mick Mars used several Jose Arredondo-modded Marshall Plexi heads and cabs for the Theatre of Pain album. He also blended in a Garnet amp for low end. No evidence of live/touring gear or later amp models for this recording.
Amp Settings
Mids6
Bass6
Gain7.5
Reverb3
Treble7
Presence6.5
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Tone Character
- crunchy and saturated
- tight palm-muted attack
- mid-forward, British-voiced
- thick and harmonically rich
- articulate with moderate sustain
- classic 80s hard rock/metal rhythm
- not scooped, strong mids
- slightly compressed
- percussive and driving
- distinct Marshall amp character