lead guitar from “when doves cry” by prince | ToneDB

when doves cry

prince

lead guitar

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Tone Profile

A heavily processed, almost synth-like guitar tone with a chorus effect and bright, cutting high-end frequencies, providing a unique and memorable sound.

Production Credits

Producer: Prince

Engineer: Susan Rogers

Recorded at: Sunset Sound, Los Angeles

Signal Chain

Instrument: Hohner Madcat

Amp: Ampeg SVT

Processing: Boss CE-1

Recording Notes

  • The guitar sound is heavily processed with a chorus effect, likely the Boss CE-1, to create a detuned, synth-like texture.
  • The clean amp sound provides a bright and clear foundation for the effects.
  • It is rumored the guitar may have been recorded direct and then amped.

Recreation Tips

  • Start with a clean, bright guitar tone from an HSS Strat-style guitar.
  • Use a chorus pedal, such as the Boss CE-1 or a similar model, with a medium depth and rate to get the detuned effect.
  • Adjust the EQ to emphasize the high frequencies to get the crisp, cutting sound.

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