Tone Profile

A clean, slightly overdriven electric guitar tone with a warm, full sound, characteristic of Neil Young's rhythm guitar work. It's a raw and powerful sound that supports the song's message.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The guitar was likely recorded in a live setting or with minimal overdubs to capture the raw energy of the performance.
• The amp was probably cranked up to the edge of breakup, providing a natural overdrive.
• Microphone placement would have been crucial to capturing the warmth and clarity of the guitar and amp combination.

Recreation Tips

• Start with a Gibson Les Paul or similar guitar with humbucker pickups.
• Use a Fender Tweed Deluxe or a similar tube amp known for its warm and dynamic tone.
• Set the amp volume to the point where it starts to slightly overdrive when you play hard.
• Experiment with different microphone placements to find the sweet spot that captures the amp's tone best.
• If using a digital amp modeler, choose a Tweed Deluxe model and adjust the gain to match the desired level of overdrive.

Recommended Gear

• Gibson Les Paul(guitar)
• Fender Tweed Deluxe(amp)
• Neumann U67(mic)