lead guitar from “old town road” by lil nas x | ToneDB
old town road
lil nas x
lead guitar
70% ai confidence
Tone Profile
A clean, slightly overdriven country-style guitar with a touch of spring reverb and tremolo. It's bright and twangy, fitting well with the song's blend of country and hip-hop.
Production Credits
Producer: YoungKio
Signal Chain
Instrument: Fender Telecaster
Amp: Fender Deluxe Reverb
Microphone: Shure SM57
Processing: Boss TR-2 Tremolo, Electro-Harmonix Holy Grail Reverb
Recording Notes
- The guitar was likely recorded with a close-mic'd amplifier.
- A blend of spring reverb and tremolo adds depth and movement to the sound.
- The clean tone ensures the guitar cuts through the mix without being overly aggressive.
Recreation Tips
- Start with a Telecaster-style guitar for the twangy character.
- Use a clean amp setting with a slight overdrive for warmth.
- Add a spring reverb plugin or pedal for space.
- Apply a tremolo effect with a slow rate and subtle depth.
- Experiment with different microphone placements to capture the amp's sweet spot.
Recommended Gear
- Fender Telecaster(guitar)
- Fender Deluxe Reverb(amp)
- Shure SM57(mic)
- Boss TR-2 Tremolo(pedal)
- Electro-Harmonix Holy Grail Reverb(pedal)
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