rhythm guitar from “street spirit (fade out)” by radiohead | ToneDB
street spirit (fade out)
radiohead
rhythm guitar
Tone Profile
A clean and shimmery rhythm guitar tone that adds a subtle harmonic texture to the song. It has a slightly dark and melancholic vibe that complements the overall atmosphere of the track.
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The Story
The shimmery rhythm guitar on "Street Spirit (Fade Out)" was recorded at Chipping Norton Recording Studios and produced by Nigel Godrich. The tone is built around a Fender Telecaster through a Vox AC30, with the distinctive width coming from chorus and doubling effects including a Boss CE-1 Chorus Ensemble and Roland Dimension D. A Neumann U87 was used to capture the amp, likely with additional room miking to enhance the atmospheric quality that complements the song's melancholic mood.
Production Credits
Producer: Nigel Godrich
Engineer: Nigel Godrich
Recorded at: Chipping Norton Recording Studios
Signal Chain
Instrument: Fender TelecasterShop on Reverb
Microphone: Neumann U87Shop on Reverb
Processing: Boss CE-1Shop on Reverb, Roland Dimension DShop on Reverb
Recreation Tips
- Start with a Fender Telecaster-style guitar with single-coil pickups for a bright and clear tone.
- Use a Vox AC30 amplifier as a foundation for the clean and chimey sound.
- Experiment with chorus and doubling effects to add depth and width to the guitar tone. A Boss CE-1 or Roland Dimension D is a good starting point.
- Adjust the EQ to achieve a balanced sound with a slight emphasis on the higher frequencies for clarity.
Original Gear
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Substitutions & Recommendations
Alternative to: Fender Telecaster
Modern Telecaster with authentic single-coil pickups that deliver the bright, clear tone essential for this atmospheric rhythm part
Alternative to: Vox AC30
Current production AC30 that maintains the chimey, compressed clean tones and tube saturation character of the original
Alternative to: Boss CE-1 Chorus Ensemble
Recreates the vintage CE-1 chorus tones with both standard and vintage modes for that lush, wide stereo effect
Alternative to: Roland Dimension D
Modern reissue of the exact unit used on the recording, providing the subtle doubling and spatial enhancement
Alternative to: Boss CE-1 and Roland Dimension D combination
High-end option that can emulate both chorus and dimension effects with pristine digital recreation of vintage analog circuits
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