Tone Profile

Classic Motown guitar tone: clean, slightly compressed, and warm, providing a melodic counterpoint to the vocals. It's a subtle but crucial element of the song's emotional impact.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The guitar was likely recorded in a studio environment with careful attention to capturing a clean and warm tone.
• Compression was likely applied during mixing to ensure the guitar sat well in the mix without overpowering the vocals.
• The Neumann U67 is a popular choice for capturing the warmth and clarity of guitars.

Recreation Tips

• Start with a semi-hollow guitar like a Gibson ES-335 for its warm and resonant tone.
• Use a Fender Tweed Deluxe or a similar low-wattage tube amp for a clean and slightly overdriven sound.
• Experiment with microphone placement to find the sweet spot that captures the warmth and clarity of the amp.
• Apply gentle compression to the guitar track during mixing to smooth out the dynamics and make it sit well in the mix.
• Use a touch of reverb to add some space and depth to the guitar sound.

Recommended Gear

• Gibson ES-335(guitar)
• Fender Tweed Deluxe(amp)
• Neumann U67(mic)