TONEDB

rhythm guitar from “i got you (i feel good)” by james brown | ToneDB

i got you (i feel good)

james brown

rhythm guitar

80% ai confidence

Tone Profile

A bright, percussive, and cutting clean tone with a strong rhythmic emphasis, characteristic of early funk.

Signal Chain

Instrument: Fender Telecaster

Amp: Fender Twin Reverb

Microphone: Shure SM57

Other: Likely close-mic'd amp. Minimal processing, focus on clean amp tone and playing dynamics.

Recording Notes

  • Recorded at King Studios, Cincinnati.
  • Emphasis on a clean, bright amplifier setting.
  • Minimal use of effects, focusing on the raw guitar and amp sound.
  • Guitarist Jimmy Nolen known for his percussive, staccato 'chicken scratch' playing style.
  • Likely recorded relatively dry, with studio reverb added during mixing.

Recreation Tips

  • Use the bridge pickup for maximum brightness and attack.
  • Set the amplifier for a clean tone with ample headroom and boosted treble.
  • Focus on playing short, staccato chord stabs and muted rhythmic patterns.
  • Use light gauge strings to facilitate the bright, snappy tone.
  • Keep the volume knob on the guitar high for maximum clarity.

Sources