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.
Recommended Gear
- Gibson Les Paul(guitar)
- Marshall Super Lead(amp)
- Neumann U67(mic)
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