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lead guitar from “tere ishq mai” by a. r. rahman | ToneDB

tere ishq mai

a. r. rahman

lead guitar

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Tone Profile

The lead guitar tone is characterized by its smooth, sustained quality with a touch of overdrive and a slightly chorus-like modulation, providing a bright and expressive sound. It's ideal for melodic lines and emotive solos.

Gear

Fender Stratocasterinstrument
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Vox AC30amp
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Neumann U87microphone
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Ibanez TS9processing
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TC Electronic Corona Chorusprocessing
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Production Credits

Producer: A. R. Rahman

Signal Chain

Instrument: Fender Stratocaster

Amp: Vox AC30

Microphone: Neumann U87

Processing: Ibanez TS9, TC Electronic Corona Chorus

Recording Notes

  • The guitar may have been recorded with the amp slightly overdriven to achieve the sustain and smooth tone.
  • The Neumann U87 was likely positioned to capture the amp's sweet spot, balancing proximity and room ambience.
  • The chorus effect was used subtly to add width and shimmer to the guitar's tone without making it overly obvious.

Recreation Tips

  • Start with a clean amp setting on the Vox AC30, then add a touch of gain using the Ibanez TS9 to get the desired sustain and overdrive.
  • Use the TC Electronic Corona Chorus sparingly to avoid excessive modulation. Aim for a subtle thickening effect.
  • Adjust the EQ on the amp and TS9 to brighten the overall tone, ensuring the guitar cuts through the mix without sounding harsh.

Original Gear

  • Fender Stratocaster(guitar)
  • Vox AC30(amp)
  • Neumann U87(mic)
  • Ibanez TS9(pedal)
  • TC Electronic Corona Chorus(pedal)

Substitutions & Recommendations

Squier Classic Vibe '60s Stratocaster$400-$450

Alternative to: Fender Stratocaster

Provides the bright single-coil pickup character essential for this melodic lead tone at a budget-friendly price point

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Vox AC15C1$650-$750

Alternative to: Vox AC30

Delivers the same chiming AC30 character with EL84 tubes but in a more manageable 15-watt package for home and studio use

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UAD Vox AC30 plugin$149-$199

Alternative to: Vox AC30

Accurately models the AC30's distinctive midrange and natural compression for direct recording without needing the physical amp

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Boss SD-1$50-$70

Alternative to: Ibanez TS9

Provides similar mid-focused overdrive character to push the amp into smooth sustain at a lower cost than the TS9

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Boss CE-2W Waza Craft Chorus$180-$220

Alternative to: TC Electronic Corona Chorus

Offers vintage chorus tones with precise control over modulation depth for achieving subtle width and shimmer

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Audio-Technica AT4050$700-$800

Alternative to: Neumann U87

Large diaphragm condenser that captures similar warmth and detail as the U87 for recording guitar amps

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