rhythm guitar from “the zephyr song” by red hot chili peppers | ToneDB

the zephyr song

red hot chili peppers

rhythm guitar

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Tone Profile

Warm and slightly overdriven, this tone provides a solid rhythmic foundation with a touch of vintage character, reminiscent of classic rock tones.

Production Credits

Producer: Rick Rubin

Engineer: Andrew Scheps

Recorded at: Cello Studios (Los Angeles, CA)

Signal Chain

Instrument: Fender Stratocaster

Amp: Marshall Major

Microphone: Shure SM57

Recording Notes

  • The guitar was likely recorded with a close-mic'd amplifier in a well-treated studio environment.
  • Overdrive comes primarily from the amp.

Recreation Tips

  • Start with a clean Stratocaster signal and dial in a moderate amount of gain on the Marshall Major.
  • Use the SM57 to capture the amp's mid-focused character.
  • Experiment with the amp's EQ to match the warmth and clarity of the original recording.

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