Tone Profile

The lead guitar tone is clean, chorused, and slightly compressed, with a touch of reverb. It has a warm, mellow quality that complements the song's melancholic mood.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The guitar was likely recorded with a close-miked amplifier in a moderately sized room.
• The chorus effect is prominent, adding depth and movement to the sound.
• Compression is used to even out the dynamics and add sustain.
• John Frusciante has stated that he used a Big Muff pedal on parts of Blood Sugar Sex Magik (but there is no Big Muff on Under the Bridge).

Recreation Tips

• Use a compressor to even out the dynamics and add sustain.
• Start with a clean Stratocaster tone and add a subtle chorus effect.
• Experiment with different amplifier settings to find a warm, mellow tone.
• Consider using a combination of close-miking and room miking to capture a natural sound.

Recommended Gear

• Fender Stratocaster(guitar)
• Marshall Major(amp)
• Shure SM57(mic)
• Boss CE-1(pedal)
• MXR Dyna Comp(pedal)