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.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

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.

Recommended Gear

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