lead guitar from “la bamba” by ritchie valens | ToneDB
la bamba
ritchie valens
lead guitar
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Tone Profile
This tone has a clean and bright sound with a slightly overdriven tube amp, providing a vintage rock and roll vibe perfect for classic riffs and melodies.
Production Credits
Producer: Bob Keane
Engineer: Chuck Irwin
Recorded at: Gold Star Studios, Hollywood, CA
Signal Chain
Instrument: Fender Stratocaster
Amp: Fender Tweed Deluxe
Microphone: RCA 44
Recording Notes
- The guitar was likely recorded in a studio setting with the amp mic'd closely to capture the direct sound.
- The Fender Tweed Deluxe would have been driven to a point of mild saturation to achieve the overdriven sound.
- The RCA 44 would have contributed to the warm and full sound, capturing the amp's character.
Recreation Tips
- Start with a Fender Stratocaster into a Fender Tweed Deluxe amp.
- Set the amp to a clean tone, then increase the gain until you achieve a slightly overdriven sound.
- Use an RCA 44 or a ribbon mic to capture the amp's tone.
- Adjust the microphone placement to find the sweet spot that captures the amp's character.
Recommended Gear
- Fender Stratocaster(guitar)
- Fender Tweed Deluxe(amp)
- RCA 44(mic)
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