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
Recommended Gear
- Fender Telecaster(guitar)
- Fender Tweed Deluxe(amp)
- Neumann U67(mic)
- LA-2A(compressor)
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