rhythm guitar from “let's dance” by david bowie | ToneDB

let's dance

david bowie

rhythm guitar

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Tone Profile

Clean but present rhythm guitar tone with a slight chorus and compression that provides a clean, funky foundation for the song. It's bright and jangly, with a chorus adding a layer of depth and movement.

Production Credits

Producer: Nile Rodgers

Engineer: Bob Clearmountain

Recorded at: Power Station Studios, New York City

Signal Chain

Instrument: Fender Stratocaster

Amp: Fender Twin Reverb

Microphone: Shure SM57

Processing: Boss CE-1, MXR Dyna Comp

Recording Notes

  • The guitar was likely recorded with a close-mic'd amplifier in a well-treated studio environment.
  • A direct input signal may have been blended in to add clarity and attack.
  • Chorus and compression were applied during mixing to enhance the guitar's presence and sustain.

Recreation Tips

  • Start with a clean amp setting on a Fender Twin Reverb or similar amp.
  • Use a Fender Stratocaster with single-coil pickups in the bridge or middle position.
  • Apply a light chorus effect using a Boss CE-1 or similar chorus pedal.
  • Add subtle compression with an MXR Dyna Comp or similar compressor pedal to even out the dynamics and increase sustain.
  • Experiment with blending a direct input signal to add clarity and attack.

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