Tone Profile

The lead guitar in "Dust in the Wind" has a bright, clean tone with a touch of chorus and reverb, providing a dreamy, ethereal quality that complements the song's melancholic mood. The tone is very clean and compressed, almost like an acoustic guitar.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The guitar was likely recorded with a close-mic'd amplifier in a controlled studio environment.
• The chorus effect is subtle but adds depth to the sound.
• Compression was used to even out the dynamics and create a smooth, sustained tone.

Recreation Tips

• Use a clean amp setting with a slight mid-range boost.
• Apply a light chorus effect to thicken the sound.
• Add a touch of plate reverb for ambience.
• Use a compressor to reduce the dynamic range and increase sustain.

Recommended Gear

• Gibson Les Paul(guitar)
• Fender Twin Reverb(amp)
• Shure SM57(mic)
• Boss CE-1(pedal)
• Urei 1176(compressor)