Tone Profile

The lead guitar tone is characterized by a biting, sustained fuzz with a hint of rotary speaker modulation, creating a searing and slightly psychedelic sound.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The Hiwatt DR103 amp was likely used for its clean, high-headroom platform, allowing the Fuzz Face to really define the core tone.
• The Uni-Vibe added a swirling, phase-like texture to the sustained notes.
• Gilmour often blended direct signals with miked amp signals, so a touch of DI might be present.

Recreation Tips

• Start with a Stratocaster-style guitar and a clean amp setting.
• Use a Fuzz Face-style fuzz pedal with the gain set high for maximum sustain and bite.
• Add a Uni-Vibe or chorus/vibrato pedal for modulation, but keep the effect subtle.
• Experiment with microphone placement to capture the amp's full character, or blend with a direct signal.

Recommended Gear

• Fender Stratocaster(guitar)
• Hiwatt DR103(amp)
• Dallas Arbiter Fuzz Face(pedal)
• Univox Uni-Vibe(pedal)
• Neumann U67(mic)