Tone Profile

A clean and slightly chorus-y guitar sound with a bright, shimmering character, providing a sense of spaciousness and ethereal quality. The tone balances clarity with subtle modulation, creating a distinctive and memorable sonic texture.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The song was recorded at Fort Apache Studios in Cambridge, MA.
• The guitar sound is characterized by a clean tone with a subtle chorus effect, which was achieved using a Boss CE-1.
• The Vox AC30 amp was used to create a bright and jangly tone.
• The Neumann U87 microphone was used to capture the natural sound of the amp.

Recreation Tips

• Start with a Gibson ES-335 for the semi-hollow body tone.
• Use a Vox AC30 amplifier to capture the jangly and bright sound.
• Apply a Boss CE-1 chorus pedal to achieve the distinctive chorus effect.
• Experiment with microphone placement to find the sweet spot that captures the amp's tone.
• Adjust the chorus settings to match the spaciousness of the original recording.

Recommended Gear

• Gibson ES-335(guitar)
• Vox AC30(amp)
• Boss CE-1(pedal)
• Neumann U87(mic)