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.
Recommended Gear
- Fender Telecaster(guitar)
- Vox AC30(amp)
- Shure SM57(mic)
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