Tone Profile

A clean, bright, and slightly compressed guitar tone with a touch of chorus. It's a classic Motown sound, perfect for upbeat melodies and funky rhythms.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The guitar was likely recorded in a well-treated studio environment typical of Motown sessions.
• A direct input signal may have been blended with the mic'd amp to capture both clarity and warmth.
• Compression was used to even out the dynamics and add sustain.
• The chorus effect was used sparingly to add a subtle shimmer.

Recreation Tips

• Start with a clean Stratocaster tone using the bridge or middle pickup.
• Use a compressor with a moderate ratio and attack to even out the dynamics.
• Add a subtle chorus effect to add a touch of movement and depth.
• Use a Fender Twin Reverb amp model or a similar clean amp with plenty of headroom.
• Position a Shure SM57 close to the speaker cone and adjust to taste.
• Blend a direct input signal with the amp signal to add clarity and punch.

Recommended Gear

• Fender Stratocaster(guitar)
• Fender Twin Reverb(amp)
• Shure SM57(mic)
• MXR Dyna Comp(pedal)
• Boss CE-1(pedal)