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.

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