rhythm guitar from “the jean genie” by david bowie | ToneDB

the jean genie

david bowie

rhythm guitar

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Tone Profile

A raw and biting guitar tone with a slightly nasal quality, providing a solid foundation for the song's energetic drive. It's a classic rock sound, direct and punchy.

Production Credits

Producer: Ken Scott

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 was likely recorded with a close-mic'd amplifier in a well-treated studio environment.
  • The direct and punchy sound suggests minimal use of room ambience or effects during recording.
  • The slightly nasal quality might be a result of the guitar's pickups or the EQ settings on the mixing console.

Recreation Tips

  • Start with a Gibson Les Paul and a Marshall Super Lead amplifier.
  • Use a moderate amount of gain on the amplifier to achieve a biting overdrive.
  • Position a Neumann U67 microphone close to the speaker cone.
  • Experiment with EQ to emphasize the midrange frequencies and add a slight nasal quality.
  • Double-track the guitar part for added thickness and impact.

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