Tone Profile

A thick, slightly fuzzy, and swirling rhythm guitar tone that's both heavy and psychedelic. It’s defined by its detuned sound and prominent use of modulation effects.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The song is tuned to C# standard tuning (C# F# B E G# C#), a whole step below standard tuning.
• The guitar signal was likely split, with one path going to a fuzz pedal and another to a rotating speaker cabinet.
• The rotating speaker cabinet (Leslie) imparts a swirling, phasey quality to the tone.
• The Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier amp provides the core distorted sound.

Recreation Tips

• Start with a guitar equipped with humbucker pickups for a thick sound.
• Tune your guitar to C# standard tuning.
• Use a fuzz pedal to achieve a saturated and slightly gated distortion. Experiment with different fuzz pedals to find one that suits your taste.
• Route your signal through a Leslie speaker (or a Leslie simulator pedal) to get the swirling modulation effect.
• Use a Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier amp model (or a similar high-gain amp) to achieve the core distorted tone.
• Blend the fuzz and Leslie signals to taste. Experiment with different levels and panning to find the right balance.
• Use a dynamic microphone like the Shure SM57 to capture the amp's sound.

Recommended Gear

• Gretsch Duo Jet(guitar)
• Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier(amp)
• Shure SM57(mic)
• Arbiter Fuzz Face(pedal)