lead guitar from “private investigations” by dire straits | ToneDB
private investigations
dire straits
lead guitar
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Tone Profile
A clean, slightly compressed guitar tone with a subtle chorus effect. The sound is intimate and detailed, with a clear midrange focus.
Production Credits
Producer: Neil Dorfsman
Engineer: Gregg Hamm
Recorded at: Power Station Studios, New York
Signal Chain
Instrument: Fender Stratocaster
Amp: Custom Audio Electronics 3+ SE Preamp
Processing: TC Electronic TC 1210, MXR Dyna Comp
Recording Notes
- The guitar was recorded with a focus on capturing the instrument's natural tone.
- The CAE preamp likely provided the core clean tone, with subtle drive or breakup.
- The TC 1210 chorus added a subtle width and movement to the sound.
- Compression was used to even out the dynamics and add sustain.
Recreation Tips
- Start with a clean amp setting with a slight mid-boost.
- Use a Stratocaster with single-coil pickups.
- Add a subtle chorus effect to thicken the sound.
- Use a compressor to even out the dynamics and add sustain.
- Experiment with different EQ settings to find the sweet spot.
Recommended Gear
- Fender Stratocaster(guitar)
- Custom Audio Electronics 3+ SE Preamp(amp)
- TC Electronic TC 1210(pedal)
- MXR Dyna Comp(pedal)
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