Tone Profile

The rhythm guitar has a clean, slightly overdriven tone with a warm, full character. It provides a solid foundation for the song with a touch of tube-like saturation.

Gear

Gibson Les Paulinstrument

ReverbSweetwater

Vox AC30amp

ReverbSweetwater

Neumann U87microphone

ReverbSweetwater

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Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The guitar was likely recorded with a combination of close-miking and room microphones to capture both detail and ambience.
• The amplifier was likely driven to the edge of breakup to achieve the desired level of saturation.
• EQ and compression were likely applied during mixing to further shape the tone and ensure it sits well in the mix.

Recreation Tips

• Start with a Gibson Les Paul style guitar and a Vox AC30 amplifier.
• Set the amp gain to a point where the signal is slightly overdriven when playing hard.
• Use a Neumann U87 or similar condenser microphone placed a few inches from the speaker.
• In your DAW, use a subtle EQ to shape the tone further and a compressor to even out the dynamics.

Original Gear

• Gibson Les Paul(guitar)
• Vox AC30(amp)
• Neumann U87(mic)

Substitutions & Recommendations

Frequently Asked Questions