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A Beautiful Lie

"A Beautiful Lie" is a track by American rock band Thirty Seconds to Mars, taken from their 2005 second studio album of the same name, released through Virgin Records. Produced by Josh Abraham, the album marked a defining moment for the band's arena rock sound. The song is an appealing choice for electric guitar players, offering driving riffs and a dynamic structure that blends melodic and heavier playing styles.

  • The album 'A Beautiful Lie' was released on August 30, 2005, through Virgin Records.
  • The record was produced by Josh Abraham, known for his work with major rock acts.
  • Thirty Seconds to Mars is an American rock band, making this track rooted in a hard rock guitar tradition.
Fender Stratocaster
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Fender Stratocaster

Thirty Seconds To Mars uses Stratocasters for their bright, cutting single-coil clarity that slices through dense effect layers in later albums. The offset body design delivers punchy articulation perfect for driving rhythmic sections while maintaining the band's effects-forward approach.

Gibson Les Paul Standard
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Gibson Les Paul Standard

The Les Paul Standard's PAF-style humbuckers provide the warm, sustained tone essential to Thirty Seconds To Mars's atmospheric guitar work across their discography. This guitar anchors their thicker textured passages with natural resonance that pairs beautifully with their signature delay and reverb stacking.

Gibson Les Paul Custom
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Gibson Les Paul Custom

Thirty Seconds To Mars favors the Les Paul Custom for its enhanced sustain and tonal warmth during studio recordings, allowing effects like plate reverb to bloom richly. The semi-hollow body variants they've used deliver that signature ethereal quality that defines their atmospheric sound.

Vox AC30
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Vox AC30

The Vox AC30's natural breakup and chime are fundamental to Thirty Seconds To Mars's studio tone, providing organic gain without heavy distortion. This amp's responsive character interacts perfectly with their modulation and delay effects, creating the textured, shimmering quality throughout their recordings.

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