rhythm guitar from “(sittin' on) the dock of the bay” by otis redding | ToneDB

(sittin' on) the dock of the bay

otis redding

rhythm guitar

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Tone Profile

Clean, slightly compressed guitar providing a harmonic and rhythmic backbone to the song. It has a warm, vintage character typical of late 1960s recordings.

Production Credits

Producer: Steve Cropper

Engineer: Tom Dowd

Recorded at: Stax Records, Memphis

Signal Chain

Instrument: Fender Telecaster

Amp: Fender Tweed Deluxe

Microphone: Neumann U67

Recording Notes

  • The guitar was likely recorded in a studio environment with a close-miked amplifier to capture the direct sound. The use of a tube amplifier like the Fender Tweed Deluxe would contribute to the warmth and subtle overdrive.
  • Compression, likely from the console, was applied during recording or mixing to even out the dynamics and create a smooth, consistent sound.

Recreation Tips

  • Use a Fender Telecaster or similar guitar with single-coil pickups.
  • Select the neck pickup for a warmer tone.
  • Use a Fender Tweed Deluxe amp or a similar model.
  • Set the amp to a clean tone with slight breakup when played hard.
  • Use a compressor to even out the dynamics and add sustain.
  • Adjust EQ to achieve a warm sound

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