rhythm guitar from “suffragette city” by david bowie | ToneDB

suffragette city

david bowie

rhythm guitar

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Tone Profile

A raw and aggressive rhythm guitar sound with a bright, slightly overdriven tone, characteristic of early 70s glam rock.

Production Credits

Producer: David Bowie

Engineer: Ken Scott

Recorded at: Trident Studios, London

Signal Chain

Instrument: Gibson Les Paul

Amp: Marshall Super Lead

Microphone: Neumann U67

Recording Notes

  • The guitar sound is achieved by using a cranked Marshall amp, likely recorded in a live room with a close mic.
  • A direct input signal may have been blended in to add clarity.

Recreation Tips

  • Start with a Gibson Les Paul or similar humbucker-equipped guitar.
  • Use a Marshall Super Lead amp model, with the gain set to achieve a slightly overdriven tone.
  • Experiment with microphone placement to capture the right balance of aggression and clarity.
  • Consider blending a direct input signal to add definition to the tone.

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