rhythm guitar from “mr. jones” by counting crows | ToneDB

mr. jones

counting crows

rhythm guitar

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Tone Profile

The rhythm guitar has a bright, jangly character with a slightly compressed and driven edge, providing a solid harmonic foundation for the song. It's reminiscent of classic rock and pop tones with a modern indie twist.

Production Credits

Producer: T Bone Burnett

Engineer: Shawn Everett

Recorded at: Ocean Way Recording (Los Angeles, CA)

Signal Chain

Instrument: Gretsch Country Gentleman

Amp: Vox AC30

Microphone: Neumann U67

Recording Notes

  • The guitar was likely recorded with the Vox AC30 pushed to the edge of breakup to achieve a dynamic and responsive tone.
  • A vintage Neumann U67 microphone was probably used to capture the amp's character, placed slightly off-axis to reduce harshness.
  • The direct input signal may have been blended with the mic'd amp to add clarity and punch.

Recreation Tips

  • Use a Gretsch Country Gentleman or a similar hollow-body guitar with Filter'Tron pickups.
  • Set your Vox AC30 to a slightly overdriven setting, just before it fully distorts.
  • Experiment with microphone placement to find the sweet spot that captures the amp's tone without excessive brightness.
  • Consider blending a direct input signal for added clarity and definition.
  • Use light compression in mixing to even out the dynamics and enhance sustain.

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