Tone Profile

A bright, powerful, and slightly overdriven rhythm tone with a distinct jangly character, driving the song's energy.

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The guitar part is famously double-tracked, creating a thicker sound.
• The Fender Bassman amp was likely turned up loud to achieve natural tube overdrive.
• Significant studio reverb was added, contributing to the 'wall of sound' production.
• The specific Telecaster used was heavily modified, featuring different pickups over time, but retaining the core Tele brightness.

Recreation Tips

• Use a Telecaster-style guitar, favouring the bridge pickup or a blend for brightness.
• Set a Fender-style tube amp (like a Bassman, Twin Reverb, Deluxe Reverb) to the point where it just starts to break up when you dig in.
• Add a significant amount of reverb (plate or hall style works well).
• To simulate double-tracking, you can record the part twice or use a subtle chorus or doubler pedal.
• Focus on the driving, repetitive rhythmic figure.

Recommended Gear

• Fender Telecaster(guitar)
• Fender '59 Bassman LTD(amp)
• Fender American Vintage II 1951 Telecaster(guitar)
• Strymon Flint (Reverb section)(pedal)
• Universal Audio UAD EMT 140 Plate Reverb(plugin)