Tone Profile

A classic rock guitar tone with a warm, slightly overdriven character, notable for its clarity and sustain, cutting through the mix while remaining harmonically rich.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The guitar was likely recorded with a combination of close-miking and room mics to capture both the direct amp sound and the ambience of the room.
• The Hiwatt DR103 amp was likely set to a moderate gain level, providing a foundation of warm overdrive.
• The TC Electronic 1210 chorus was used subtly to add dimension and width to the guitar tone.
• A clean boost from the MXR Micro Amp to push the amp further for solos

Recreation Tips

• Start with a Fender Stratocaster-style guitar with humbucker in the bridge and set the pickup selector to the bridge pickup for a bright, articulate tone.
• Use a Hiwatt DR103 amplifier or a similar high-headroom amp known for its clean and slightly overdriven tones.
• Set the amp to a moderate gain level to achieve a warm, overdriven sound without excessive distortion.
• Use a chorus pedal like the TC Electronic 1210 with subtle settings to add dimension and width.
• Consider using a clean boost pedal like the MXR Micro Amp to push the amp for solos and add sustain.

Recommended Gear

• Fender Stratocaster(guitar)
• Hiwatt DR103(amp)
• Neumann U87(mic)
• TC Electronic 1210(pedal)
• MXR Micro Amp(pedal)