Tone Profile

A slightly overdriven, jangly guitar sound with a touch of chorus and compression, providing a vibrant and dynamic rhythm texture. It's bright and articulate, fitting perfectly within the mix.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The guitar was likely recorded through a Marshall JTM45 amp, capturing the amp's natural overdrive.
• A Neumann U67 was probably used to capture the guitar sound, known for its balanced and detailed response.
• The core sound comes from a combination of amp overdrive and fuzz pedals.
• Mick Ronson often used a Colorsound Tone Bender and Fender Blender fuzz pedals.

Recreation Tips

• Start with a Gibson Les Paul into a Marshall-style amp.
• Use a Fender Blender and Colorsound Tone Bender for the fuzz. Adjust fuzz to taste; don't overdo it.
• Use the bridge pickup on the guitar and adjust amp gain for slight overdrive.
• Use a Neumann U67 style microphone for recording.
• Add a touch of chorus and compression in post-processing to glue everything together.

Recommended Gear

• Gibson Les Paul(guitar)
• Marshall JTM45(amp)
• Neumann U67(mic)
• Fender Blender(pedal)
• Colorsound Tone Bender(pedal)