rhythm guitar from “locked out of heaven” by bruno mars | ToneDB

locked out of heaven

bruno mars

rhythm guitar

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Tone Profile

A tight, percussive guitar sound with a slightly scooped midrange and a clean but funky character. The tone emphasizes clarity and rhythmic precision, fitting the song's energetic vibe.

Production Credits

Producer: Mark Ronson

Engineer: Charles Moniz

Recorded at: Levcon Studios, Los Angeles, CA

Signal Chain

Instrument: Fender Telecaster

Amp: Vox AC30

Microphone: Shure SM57

Recording Notes

  • The rhythm guitar was likely recorded with a close-mic'd amp to capture its direct sound.
  • The percussive nature of the tone suggests tight amp settings and possibly some gating or transient shaping during mixing to emphasize the attack.

Recreation Tips

  • Start with a Fender Telecaster into a Vox AC30.
  • Use a Shure SM57 close to the speaker cone.
  • Set the amp for a clean tone with a bit of edge, focusing on clarity and transient response.
  • Experiment with compression to tighten the sound and bring out the percussive attack.
  • Consider using a gate to further clean up the signal and emphasize the rhythm.

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