Tone Profile

The lead guitar in 'Creep' features a distorted, grunge-inspired sound with a fuzzy and slightly compressed character. It’s a raw, powerful tone that complements the song's angsty and emotional vibe.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The lead guitar sound was achieved by running a Fender Telecaster through a Pro Co RAT distortion pedal into a Vox AC30 amplifier.
• The amp was likely mic'd with a Neumann U87 placed a few feet away to capture the amp's full tone.
• The Dallas Arbiter Fuzz Face adds an extra layer of fuzz and sustain to the lead guitar sound.

Recreation Tips

• Start with a Fender Telecaster or similar guitar with single-coil pickups.
• Use a Pro Co RAT distortion pedal as your primary distortion source, setting the gain to taste for a thick, fuzzy sound.
• Add a Dallas Arbiter Fuzz Face after the RAT for extra fuzz, sustain and saturation.
• Dial in the Vox AC30 for a warm, slightly overdriven tone. Experiment with the amp's EQ settings to fine-tune the sound.
• Use a Neumann U87 or similar condenser microphone to capture the amp's tone.
• Experiment with microphone placement to find the sweet spot that captures the amp's full character.
• Consider using a compressor plugin in your DAW to add extra sustain and punch to the guitar sound.

Recommended Gear

• Fender Telecaster(guitar)
• Vox AC30(amp)
• Neumann U87(mic)
• Pro Co RAT(pedal)
• Dallas Arbiter Fuzz Face(pedal)