Tone Profile

A bright, slightly overdriven guitar tone with a raw and energetic character. It's a classic rock and roll sound, perfect for driving riffs and solos.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The song was recorded in 1956, capturing a raw, live-in-the-studio feel. The guitar sound benefits from the natural compression and saturation of the vintage amp.
• Microphone placement would have been fairly close to the amp to capture the direct sound with minimal room ambience.

Recreation Tips

• Start with a semi-hollow guitar with humbucker pickups.
• Use a small tweed-style amp and set it for a slightly overdriven tone.
• Experiment with microphone placement to find the sweet spot that captures the amp's character without too much room noise.
• A light touch of compression can help to even out the dynamics and add sustain.

Recommended Gear

• Gibson ES-335(guitar)
• Fender Tweed Deluxe(amp)
• RCA 77-DX(mic)