rhythm guitar from “another brick in the wall, part 2” by pink floyd | ToneDB
another brick in the wall, part 2
pink floyd
rhythm guitar
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Tone Profile
A percussive, extremely clean, and heavily compressed rhythm tone with a distinct funky character, achieved through direct input recording.
Signal Chain
Instrument: 1955 Gibson Les Paul Custom (with P90s)
Amp: Mixing Console (Direct Input)
Processing: Studio Compressor (e.g., Urei 1176), Console EQ
Other: Recorded Direct Input (DI) straight into the mixing desk. Heavy compression applied during mixing.
Recording Notes
- Guitar plugged directly into the mixing console, bypassing any amplifier.
- Significant studio compression applied, contributing to the tight, punchy sound.
- Muted, funky strumming pattern is crucial to the part's feel.
- Likely double-tracked to create a wider stereo image.
Recreation Tips
- Use a guitar with single-coil pickups (like P90s or Strat pickups) for clarity, often favoring the bridge or middle positions.
- Plug directly into an audio interface or use a DI box into a clean preamp.
- Apply heavy compression with a relatively fast attack to emphasize the percussive nature.
- Keep the signal path very clean; avoid overdrive or distortion.
- Practice the precise muted strumming technique.
Recommended Gear
- Gibson Les Paul Custom (with P90s)(guitar)
- Fender Stratocaster(guitar)
- MXR Dyna Comp(pedal)
- Keeley Compressor Plus(pedal)
- Universal Audio 1176LN Classic Limiting Amplifier (Plugin or Hardware)(processing)
- Radial Engineering JDI Passive Direct Box(DI Box)