lead guitar from “not strong enough” by boygenius | ToneDB
not strong enough
boygenius
lead guitar
75% ai confidence
Tone Profile
This guitar tone is bright, slightly overdriven, and features a prominent, present midrange with a touch of chorus or modulation for added dimension. It's got a modern indie rock vibe, fitting perfectly within the band's signature sound.
Production Credits
Producer: Catherine Marks
Engineer: Unknown
Recorded at: Sound City Studios, Los Angeles
Signal Chain
Instrument: Fender Telecaster
Amp: Vox AC30
Microphone: Shure SM57
Processing: Boss CE-1
Recording Notes
- The guitar was likely recorded with a close-miked cabinet, focusing on capturing the amp's natural overdrive. A small amount of room ambience may have been added in mixing. The chorus effect thickens the sound without being overly pronounced.
Recreation Tips
- Start with a Telecaster-style guitar and a Vox AC30 or similar amp known for its chimey clean and driven tones.
- Dial in a mild overdrive on the amp, just enough to add some grit and sustain.
- Place an SM57 (or similar dynamic mic) close to the speaker cone, slightly off-axis to reduce harshness.
- Add a chorus pedal like the Boss CE-1, using a slow rate and shallow depth to create a subtle thickening effect.
- In your DAW, consider a slight high-shelf EQ boost to brighten the tone further.
Recommended Gear
- Fender Telecaster(guitar)
- Vox AC30(amp)
- Shure SM57(mic)
- Boss CE-1(pedal)
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