rhythm guitar from “golden years” by david bowie | ToneDB

golden years

david bowie

rhythm guitar

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Tone Profile

A clean but slightly gritty rhythm guitar tone that blends funk and rock elements, providing a solid rhythmic foundation with subtle harmonic complexity.

Production Credits

Producer: Tony Visconti

Engineer: Harry Maslin

Recorded at: Cherokee Studios, Los Angeles

Signal Chain

Instrument: Fender Stratocaster

Amp: Fender Twin Reverb

Microphone: Neumann U87

Recording Notes

  • The guitar was likely recorded with a close-mic'd amplifier to capture the direct sound.
  • The amp settings were probably dialed in for a clean tone with just a touch of overdrive to add some edge.

Recreation Tips

  • Start with a clean amp setting on a Fender-style amplifier.
  • Use the bridge pickup on a Stratocaster for a brighter tone.
  • Add a subtle overdrive pedal if needed to replicate the slight grit.
  • Experiment with chorus or flanger to add width.

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