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high hopes

pink floyd

lead guitar

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Tone Profile

The lead guitar tone is characterized by its clean, chorused sound with a touch of compression and delay, creating a spacious and atmospheric feel. It's bright and clear, with a subtle warmth that allows it to cut through the mix without being harsh.

Gear

Fender Stratocasterinstrument
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Hiwatt DR103amp
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Neumann U87microphone
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Boss CE-2processing
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MXR Dyna Compprocessing
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TC Electronic 2290processing
Reverb$95Sweetwater

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The Story

David Gilmour recorded the lead guitar for 'High Hopes' using his signature Fender Stratocaster through a Hiwatt DR103 amplifier, with the signal processed through a Boss CE-2 Chorus, MXR Dyna Comp compressor, and TC Electronic 2290 delay unit. The recording was handled by engineer Andy Jackson at Britannia Row Studios in London, with the amp likely captured using a Neumann U87 microphone to achieve the clean, spacious, and atmospheric tone that defines the track.

Production Credits

Producer: James Guthrie

Engineer: Andy Jackson

Recorded at: Britannia Row Studios, London

Signal Chain

Instrument: Fender Stratocaster

Amp: Hiwatt DR103

Microphone: Neumann U87

Processing: Boss CE-2, MXR Dyna Comp, TC Electronic 2290

Recreation Tips

  • Start with a Fender Stratocaster in the bridge pickup position.
  • Use a Hiwatt DR103 amp model or a similar clean amp with plenty of headroom.
  • Add a Boss CE-2 chorus to thicken the sound and create a sense of movement.
  • Use a compressor like the MXR Dyna Comp to even out the dynamics and add sustain.
  • Apply a TC Electronic 2290-style delay with a moderate delay time and feedback for spaciousness.
  • Adjust EQ to taste, focusing on a bright and clear sound with a slight mid-range scoop.

Original Gear

  • Fender Stratocaster(guitar)
  • Hiwatt DR103(amp)
  • Boss CE-2(pedal)
  • MXR Dyna Comp(pedal)
  • TC Electronic 2290(pedal)
  • Neumann U87(mic)

Substitutions & Recommendations

Boss CE-2W Waza Craft Chorus$130-$150

Alternative to: Boss CE-2 Chorus

Modern reissue of the exact chorus pedal used on the recording, with both vintage CE-1 and CE-2 modes for authentic Gilmour chorus tones

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TC Electronic Flashback 2 Delay$120-$140

Alternative to: TC Electronic 2290 Dynamic Digital Delay

Includes specific 2290 delay algorithms and presets, providing the same spacious digital delay character at a fraction of the original's cost

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Neural DSP Archetype Plini$80-$100

Alternative to: Hiwatt DR103

Includes high-headroom clean amp models that can replicate the Hiwatt's pristine clean tone with built-in effects processing

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MXR Dyna Comp Compressor M102$70-$90

Alternative to: MXR Dyna Comp

The exact same compressor model used on the original recording, still manufactured with the same circuit design

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Fender Twin Reverb$1200-$1500

Alternative to: Hiwatt DR103

Provides similar high-headroom clean tones with the clarity and brightness needed for this atmospheric lead sound

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