Tone Profile

Acoustic rhythm guitar sound with a bright, jangly character and a somewhat compressed feel, typical of early 1960s folk recordings. The tone is relatively clean but present.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The guitar was likely recorded in a live setting with minimal processing.
• The microphone was likely placed relatively close to the guitar to capture a detailed and present sound.
• Compression was likely applied either during tracking or mixing to even out the dynamics.

Recreation Tips

• Use a bright-sounding acoustic guitar with new strings.
• Record with a condenser microphone placed a few feet away from the guitar.
• Apply gentle compression to the recorded signal to reduce the dynamic range.
• Add a touch of bright EQ to enhance the clarity of the guitar.

Recommended Gear

• Gibson J-50(guitar)
• Neumann U67(mic)