rhythm guitar from “song 2” by blur | ToneDB
song 2
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rhythm guitar
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Tone Profile
The rhythm guitar has a raw, distorted, and slightly scooped sound, providing a driving force behind the song's energetic and anthemic feel. It's a quintessential '90s alternative rock guitar tone.
Gear
- Fender Telecasterinstrument
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- Marshall JCM900amp
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- Shure SM57microphone
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- Pro Co RATprocessing
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The Story
The rhythm guitar on Blur's "Song 2" was recorded using a Fender Telecaster through a Pro Co RAT distortion pedal into a Marshall JCM900 amplifier. The track was produced by Stephen Street and recorded at Abbey Road Studios in London, with the guitar likely captured using a Shure SM57 microphone placed close to the speaker cone. This setup created the song's signature aggressive, slightly mid-scooped distortion that became iconic in '90s alternative rock.
Production Credits
Producer: Stephen Street
Engineer: John Smith
Recorded at: Abbey Road Studios, London
Signal Chain
Instrument: Fender Telecaster
Amp: Marshall JCM900
Microphone: Shure SM57
Processing: Pro Co RAT
Recreation Tips
- Start with a Fender Telecaster-style guitar.
- Use a Pro Co RAT distortion pedal for a thick, fuzzy distortion.
- Set the Marshall JCM900 amp to a high-gain setting.
- Place a Shure SM57 microphone close to the speaker cone.
- In the mix, consider a slight mid-scoop to emphasize the aggressive high and low frequencies.
Original Gear
- Fender Telecaster(guitar)
- Pro Co RAT(pedal)
- Marshall JCM900(amp)
- Shure SM57(mic)
Substitutions & Recommendations
Alternative to: Pro Co RAT distortion pedal
The current production version of the original RAT provides the same thick, fuzzy distortion character essential to Song 2's aggressive tone
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Marshall JCM900
Modern Marshall tube amp with similar high-gain capabilities and midrange character to the JCM900, perfect for '90s alternative rock tones
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Fender Telecaster
Budget-friendly Telecaster with authentic single-coil pickup tone and build quality suitable for aggressive rock playing
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Marshall JCM900 + RAT combination
Includes high-quality Marshall-style amp models and RAT-style distortion pedal emulations that can recreate this specific '90s alternative rock sound
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Pro Co RAT distortion pedal
Premium option offering multiple vintage RAT circuits in one pedal, allowing precise dialing of the original RAT tone used on the recording
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