AMPEG V2 + TUBE SCREAMER + MARSHALL GREENBACKS + SM57

Ampeg V-2 + Marshall 4x12 Greenbacks + SM57 + Neve 1073LB A thick, raw, extremely mid-forward vintage rock tone with an aggressive, snarling character. The Ampeg V-2 is set to moderate gain, producing a gritty, muscular overdrive with pronounced midrange bite, a punchy low end, and a controlled, slightly dark top end. The Marshall 4x12 loaded with Celestion Greenbacks adds woody speaker compression, chewy upper mids, and a gritty vintage British-style breakup. A Shure SM57 is positioned close to the speaker, capturing the focused midrange attack, aggressive pick articulation, and natural speaker grit. The signal runs through a Neve 1073LB preamp, adding transformer warmth, harmonic density, and extra thickness to the midrange. Overall tone: Extremely mid-heavy, thick, forward, and aggressive. Strong lower-mid punch with a pronounced upper-mid growl that cuts through a dense mix. Moderate saturation, gritty chord definition, raw pick attack, and singing sustain. Tight, controlled lows and restrained highs keep the sound focused directly in the midrange. No scooped mids, no excessive treble, and no modern high-gain character. Think vintage alternative rock, garage rock, post-punk, and heavy classic rock with a muscular, unmistakable midrange voice.