rhythm guitar from “learn to fly” by foo fighters | ToneDB

learn to fly

foo fighters

rhythm guitar

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Tone Profile

A driven, crunchy rhythm guitar tone with a classic rock vibe, providing a solid foundation for the song. It's powerful and present without being overly distorted, perfect for driving the energetic feel of the track.

Production Credits

Producer: Foo Fighters

Engineer: Tory MacDougall

Recorded at: Studio 606 (Alexandria, VA)

Signal Chain

Instrument: Gibson Les Paul

Amp: Vox AC30

Microphone: Shure SM57

Recording Notes

  • The song was recorded at Studio 606, Dave Grohl's personal studio.
  • The guitar sound blends the natural overdrive of the Vox AC30 with careful microphone placement to capture a balanced tone.

Recreation Tips

  • Start with a Gibson Les Paul or similar humbucker-equipped guitar.
  • Use a Vox AC30 amp, or an amp modeler set to emulate its characteristics.
  • Set the amp for a moderate amount of overdrive—enough to provide crunch without excessive distortion.
  • Place a Shure SM57 close to the speaker cone, slightly off-axis, to capture a balanced sound.
  • Adjust the EQ to taste, focusing on a strong midrange presence to cut through the mix.

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