lead guitar from “high hopes” by pink floyd | ToneDB
high hopes
pink floyd
lead guitar
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.
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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 StratocasterShop on Reverb
Amp: Hiwatt DR103Shop on Reverb
Microphone: Neumann U87Shop on Reverb
Processing: Boss CE-2Shop on Reverb, MXR Dyna CompShop on Reverb, TC Electronic 2290Shop on Reverb
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
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Substitutions & Recommendations
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
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
Alternative to: Hiwatt DR103
Includes high-headroom clean amp models that can replicate the Hiwatt's pristine clean tone with built-in effects processing
Alternative to: MXR Dyna Comp
The exact same compressor model used on the original recording, still manufactured with the same circuit design
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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