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lead guitar from “man! i feel like a woman!” by shania twain | ToneDB

man! i feel like a woman!

shania twain

lead guitar

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Tone Profile

A bright and punchy guitar tone with a slight overdrive, creating a driving and energetic feel that blends country and rock elements.

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The Story

The lead guitar on "Man! I Feel Like a Woman!" was recorded at Masterfonics in Nashville during the Come On Over sessions. According to Premier Guitar interviews with session guitarist Brent Mason, the tone was achieved using a Fender Telecaster through a Fender Tweed Deluxe amplifier, with the amp driven to slight overdrive for a punchy, bright sound. The amp was close-miked with a Shure SM57 microphone.

Production Credits

Producer: Robert John 'Mutt' Lange

Engineer: Mike Shipley

Recorded at: Masterfonics Tracking Room (Nashville, TN)

Recreation Tips

  • Start with a Fender Telecaster or similar guitar with single-coil pickups.
  • Use a Fender Tweed Deluxe amp or an amp model that emulates its characteristics.
  • Position a Shure SM57 close to the speaker cone.
  • Adjust the amp's gain to achieve a slightly overdriven tone. Aim for clarity and punch rather than heavy distortion.
  • Use a touch of compression in the mix to even out the dynamics and enhance sustain.

Original Gear

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Substitutions & Recommendations

Fender Player TelecasterShop on Reverb$700-$800

Alternative to: Fender Telecaster

Modern Telecaster with authentic single-coil pickups that deliver the bright, punchy tone essential for this country-rock sound

Fender Blues Deluxe ReissueShop on Reverb$700-$900

Alternative to: Fender Tweed Deluxe

40-watt tube amp that captures the warm overdrive and bright character of vintage tweed circuits when pushed

Universal Audio Fender '55 Tweed Deluxe PluginPlugin Boutique$149-$299

Alternative to: Fender Tweed Deluxe

Precisely modeled tweed Deluxe with the exact breakup characteristics needed for this slightly overdriven tone

Shure SM57Shop on Reverb$100-$120

Alternative to: Shure SM57

Still the industry standard and exact same microphone used on the original recording

Squier Classic Vibe '70s Telecaster ThinlineShop on Reverb$400-$450

Alternative to: Fender Telecaster

Budget option with single-coil pickups that provides the bright Telecaster character needed for this tone

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