rhythm guitar from “fortunate son” by creedence clearwater revival | ToneDB
fortunate son
creedence clearwater revival
rhythm guitar
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Tone Profile
A bright, punchy, and driving rhythm guitar tone defined by a prominent, pulsating amplifier tremolo.
Signal Chain
Instrument: Gibson Les Paul Custom (with P90 pickups)
Amp: Kustom K200A-4
Microphone: Shure SM57
Processing: Amp Tremolo
Other: Amp run relatively clean but loud enough for some speaker character. Tremolo speed is crucial.
Recording Notes
- The Kustom amp's built-in tremolo effect is central to the sound.
- Likely close-miked with minimal room sound.
- The tone is bright and cuts through the mix effectively.
- Recorded at Wally Heider Studios in San Francisco.
Recreation Tips
- Use a guitar with P90 pickups or bright humbuckers/single coils.
- Select the bridge or middle pickup position.
- Set amplifier EQ for brightness (boost treble, cut bass slightly).
- Use a tremolo effect with a sine or triangle wave.
- Set tremolo depth moderately high and speed to match the song's feel (around 130-135 bpm, adjust depth/speed by ear).
- Play with a driving, energetic strumming pattern.