Tone Profile

The lead guitar has a bright, jangly character. It is a clean tone with a slightly compressed dynamic range, providing clarity and sustain.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The Rickenbacker 360 is known for its jangly sound, which is a key component of this guitar tone.
• The Vox AC30 amplifier provides the clean, chime-like character of the guitar.
• Neumann U87 microphone captures a balanced representation of the amp's sound.
• Compression helps even out the dynamics and sustain notes, which is a common practice.

Recreation Tips

• Use a Rickenbacker 360 guitar to capture the jangly tone.
• Set the Vox AC30 for a clean tone with a bit of chime and moderate gain.
• Experiment with microphone placement to find the sweet spot for the amp's sound.
• Apply compression to the signal to even out the dynamics and add sustain.

Recommended Gear

• Rickenbacker 360(guitar)
• Vox AC30(amp)
• Neumann U87(mic)