Tone Profile

A classic, early rock and roll rhythm guitar tone with a bright, slightly overdriven sound, perfect for driving the energetic feel of the song.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• Scotty Moore's guitar was recorded live in the studio with the band.
• The guitar amp was likely placed in a relatively small room or booth to control bleed and capture a tighter sound.
• The RCA BK-5A was a common microphone used for recording guitars and vocals in the 1950s.

Recreation Tips

• Use a semi-hollow body guitar with single-coil pickups for a similar tonal foundation.
• Dial in a slightly overdriven tone with a Fender Tweed style amp, focusing on a bright and clear sound.
• Experiment with microphone placement to find the sweet spot that captures the amp's character without too much room ambience.
• Consider using a light touch of compression during mixing to even out the performance and add punch.

Recommended Gear

• Gibson ES-350T(guitar)
• Fender Tweed Deluxe(amp)
• RCA BK-5A(mic)