TONEDB

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

mr. jones

counting crows

rhythm guitar

70% ai confidence

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.

Shop This Rig

ToneDB may earn a commission from purchases made through these links.

Production Credits

Producer: T Bone Burnett

Engineer: Shawn Everett

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

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.

Original Gear

ToneDB may earn a commission from purchases made through these links.

Substitutions & Recommendations

Gretsch G6120T Players Edition NashvilleShop on Reverb$2200-$2500

Alternative to: Gretsch Country Gentleman

Current production Gretsch hollow-body with Filter'Tron pickups that delivers the same jangly, bright character as the vintage Country Gentleman

Epiphone WildkatShop on Reverb$400-$500

Alternative to: Gretsch Country Gentleman

Budget hollow-body option with P90-style pickups that can approximate the bright, compressed tone of Filter'Trons

Vox AC30C2Shop on Reverb$1400-$1600

Alternative to: Vox AC30

Current production AC30 that maintains the classic edge-of-breakup character and chimey top end of the original

Universal Audio Dream '65 Reverb Amp PluginPlugin Boutique$150-$200

Alternative to: Vox AC30

Digital emulation that captures the driven, compressed character of tube amps pushed to breakup

Warm Audio WA-67Shop on Reverb$900-$1000

Alternative to: Neumann U67

Affordable clone of the U67 that captures the smooth, warm character needed to tame bright guitar tones

Sources

Frequently Asked Questions

Community Insights

No community insights yet. Be the first to contribute!