Tone Profile

A biting, trebly guitar tone with a hint of fuzz, providing a cutting edge to the song's rhythmic drive. The tone is aggressive and bright, helping the guitar riff stand out in the mix.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• Carlos Alomar played the guitar part on 'Fame'.
• The recording setup likely involved close-miking the Vox AC30 to capture its bright and dynamic sound.
• A Fuzz Face was used to give the guitar a biting, overdriven edge.
• The guitar was double tracked in the studio.

Recreation Tips

• Use a Fender Stratocaster with single-coil pickups to capture the initial bright and clear tone.
• Employ a Fuzz Face or similar fuzz pedal to add the necessary grit and sustain. Adjust the fuzz intensity to match the original recording's aggressive edge.
• Set the Vox AC30 for a slightly overdriven sound, emphasizing the treble frequencies to replicate the cutting tone.
• Consider double-tracking the guitar part to thicken the sound and add depth, similar to the original recording.

Recommended Gear

• Fender Stratocaster(guitar)
• Vox AC30(amp)
• Fuzz Face(pedal)
• Neumann U67(mic)