lead guitar from “brothers in arms” by dire straits | ToneDB

brothers in arms

dire straits

lead guitar

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Tone Profile

The lead guitar sound is clean and articulate, with a touch of chorus and delay. It's a very melodic and expressive tone that fits the song perfectly.

Production Credits

Producer: Neil Dorfsman

Engineer: Bob Clearmountain

Recorded at: AIR Studios, London

Signal Chain

Instrument: Fender Stratocaster

Amp: Soldano SLO-100

Microphone: Shure SM57

Processing: TC Electronic TC2290, Boss CE-1

Recording Notes

  • The guitar was likely recorded with a close-miked SM57.
  • The amp was probably set to a clean or slightly overdriven sound.
  • The TC Electronic TC2290 was used for delay and chorus.
  • The Boss CE-1 was used for additional chorus.

Recreation Tips

  • Start with a Fender Stratocaster and a clean amp tone.
  • Add a touch of chorus from a Boss CE-1 or similar pedal.
  • Use a TC Electronic TC2290 or other digital delay for a subtle delay effect.
  • Experiment with different amp and pedal settings to find the sweet spot.

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