Tone Profile

The rhythm guitar has a clean and slightly chorus-y tone with a bit of jangle, providing a melancholic and driving backdrop to the song. It's bright but not harsh, with a clear attack and controlled sustain, fitting the new wave/post-punk aesthetic.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The guitar sound is characterized by a clean tone with a subtle chorus effect, achieved with the MXR Pitch Transposer (used as a chorus).
• The HH amplifier likely contributed to the clean and relatively uncolored sound.
• The Shergold guitar's unique pickup configuration adds to the jangly character.

Recreation Tips

• Start with a guitar that has bright single-coil pickups. If you don't have access to a Shergold, a Fender Telecaster or similar guitar can work.
• Use a clean amp setting with minimal gain. The HH IC100S is known for its clean headroom.
• Emulate the chorus effect using an MXR Pitch Transposer, or similar chorus/pitch-shifting pedal with a subtle setting.
• Adjust EQ to brighten the tone without making it harsh. Slight compression can help even out the dynamics.

Recommended Gear

• Shergold Marathon(guitar)
• HH Electronics IC100S(amp)
• MXR Pitch Transposer(pedal)