lead guitar from “let's get it on” by marvin gaye | ToneDB

let's get it on

marvin gaye

lead guitar

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Tone Profile

Warm, soulful, and slightly overdriven guitar tone that perfectly complements the song's romantic mood. The tone features a sweet, singing quality with a touch of grit.

Production Credits

Producer: Marvin Gaye

Engineer: Art Stewart

Recorded at: Hitsville West (Los Angeles, CA)

Signal Chain

Instrument: Fender Stratocaster

Amp: Fender Tweed Deluxe

Microphone: Shure SM57

Recording Notes

  • The guitar was likely recorded with the amp in a small room to capture some natural ambience.
  • The amp's gain was probably set to the edge of breakup, providing a warm, slightly overdriven tone.
  • The SM57 was likely placed close to the speaker cone, slightly off-axis, to capture the amp's direct sound while minimizing harshness.

Recreation Tips

  • Start with a Fender Stratocaster and a Fender Tweed Deluxe amp (or amp modeler).
  • Set the amp's volume and gain to achieve a warm, slightly overdriven sound. Adjust the tone controls to taste.
  • Use a Shure SM57 (or similar dynamic mic) to capture the amp's sound. Experiment with mic placement to find the sweet spot.
  • Add a touch of reverb in your DAW to simulate the room ambience.

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