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crazy little thing called love

queen

rhythm guitar

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Tone Profile

A bright and punchy rockabilly-inspired guitar tone with a slight overdrive, creating a rhythmic and energetic foundation for the song. It's got a clean bite with a touch of grit.

Gear

Fender Telecasterinstrument
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Custom Ampamp
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Neumann U67microphone
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Vox AC30amp
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Production Credits

Producer: Mack

Engineer: Unknown

Recorded at: Musicland Studios, Munich

Signal Chain

Instrument: Fender Telecaster

Amp: Custom Amp

Microphone: Neumann U67

Recording Notes

  • The guitar was likely recorded with a combination of close-miking and room ambience to capture both clarity and depth.
  • The amp was likely pushed to the edge of breakup to achieve the slight overdrive.
  • The room's natural acoustics probably contributed to the overall sound, adding to the fullness and character of the guitar tone.
  • It's rumored that Brian May used a custom amplifier which was built using parts of the Vox AC30.

Recreation Tips

  • Start with a Fender Telecaster-style guitar for its twang and clarity.
  • Use an amp with Vox-like characteristics.
  • Experiment with microphone placement to find the sweet spot between direct sound and room ambience.
  • If you want to add slight tube saturation, a tube screamer set at a low drive level can help.

Original Gear

  • Fender Telecaster(guitar)
  • Vox AC30(amp)
  • Neumann U67(mic)

Substitutions & Recommendations

Squier Classic Vibe '50s Telecaster$380-$420

Alternative to: Fender Telecaster

Provides the essential Telecaster bridge pickup twang and clarity needed for this rockabilly-inspired tone at a budget-friendly price

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Fender Player Telecaster$750-$850

Alternative to: Fender Telecaster

Modern Telecaster with authentic single-coil bite and brightness that delivers the punchy character of the original tone

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Vox AC15C1$650-$750

Alternative to: Vox AC30-style amp

Delivers classic Vox chime and natural tube breakup at lower volumes, perfect for achieving that edge-of-breakup overdrive

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Boss Blues Driver BD-2$50-$70

Alternative to: Vox AC30-style amp

Can push any clean amp into slight overdrive territory while maintaining the bright, punchy character needed for this tone

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Universal Audio Vox AC30 plugin$149-$199

Alternative to: Vox AC30-style amp

Accurately models classic Vox amp characteristics including the natural compression and breakup heard in this style of tone

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