rhythm guitar from “thunder road” by bruce springsteen | ToneDB
thunder road
bruce springsteen
rhythm guitar
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Tone Profile
A clean and bright rhythm guitar tone with a touch of natural amp compression, providing a foundational and driving energy to the song. It's open, airy, and percussive, fitting the raw, live-in-the-studio vibe.
Production Credits
Producer: Jon Landau, Bruce Springsteen
Engineer: Jimmy Iovine
Recorded at: The Record Plant, New York City
Signal Chain
Instrument: Fender Telecaster
Amp: Fender Tweed Deluxe
Microphone: Shure SM57
Recording Notes
- The song was likely recorded live in studio with minimal overdubs to capture a raw, energetic performance.
- The Telecaster's bridge pickup might have been favored for its bright and cutting tone.
- The amp was likely driven just enough to achieve a slight breakup and natural compression.
- Microphone placement would have been relatively close to the speaker to capture the direct sound, with some room ambience bleeding in.
Recreation Tips
- Start with a Fender Telecaster, or similar guitar, with the bridge pickup selected.
- Use a Fender Tweed Deluxe or a similar low-wattage tube amp.
- Set the amp to a moderate volume level, aiming for a clean tone that slightly breaks up when played aggressively.
- Experiment with microphone placement to capture a balance of direct amp sound and room ambience.
- Avoid excessive EQ or compression in post-production to retain the natural feel of the performance.
Recommended Gear
- Fender Telecaster(guitar)
- Fender Tweed Deluxe(amp)
- Shure SM57(mic)
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