For a Friend guitar tone
Marty Friedman · Marty Friedman
Wall of Sound (2017)
expressive singing high-gain melodic ballad lead
The rig Marty Friedman used
Researched from interviews, production write-ups and gear histories — not guessed.
Guitar
Jackson USA Signature Marty Friedman MF-1
Amplifier
ENGL Marty Friedman Inferno E766
Cabinet
ENGL Pro 4x12 Cabinet
Microphone
Shure SM57
Signal chain
The order the original sound was built in. The exact settings get dialled for your own amp or modeller when you generate the tone.
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Why we think this is right
Recorded during the 'Wall of Sound' sessions engineered by Paul Fig at Dave Grohl's Studio 606 and Dave's Room, and specifically mixed by legendary Queen producer Reinhold Mack. Marty Friedman tracked all guitars using his Jackson USA Signature MF-1 single-cut prototype loaded with his signature EMG MF passive pickups into his ENGL Inferno E766 100W signature tube head. Studio ambient delay and lush reverb processing were applied at mixing to craft the emotional, cinematic tribute dedicated to his Cacophony partner Jason Becker.
Sources
- Guitar World interview & Jackson Guitars feature: 'Marty Friedman Discusses New Jackson Signature Model and Wall Of Sound Album' (2017)
- Guitar.com Interview: 'Jackson X Series Marty Friedman MF-1 Review & Interview' (2018)
- Ultimate Guitar Steven Rosen Interview: 'Marty Friedman: Why I Don't Like Using Guitar Effects' (August 2017)
- Prosthetic Records Wall of Sound liner notes and Paul Fig Music studio session documentation (2017)
- Songsterr moderated transcription: 'Marty Friedman - For A Friend Tab'