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.
Recommended Gear
- Fender Stratocaster(guitar)
- Fender Twin Reverb(amp)
- Shure SM57(mic)
- Boss CE-1(pedal)
- MXR Dyna Comp(pedal)
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