lead guitar from “ain’t nobody but me” by supertramp | ToneDB
ain’t nobody but me
supertramp
lead guitar
Tone Profile
This tone is a clean, chorus-laden sound that’s articulate and bright. It perfectly complements the song's intricate arrangements.
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The Story
The lead guitar tone on 'Ain't Nobody But Me' features a Fender Stratocaster played through a Roland JC-120 amplifier, with prominent chorus effect provided by either the JC-120's built-in chorus or a Boss CE-1 Chorus Ensemble pedal. The track was recorded at The Village Recorder in Los Angeles with Peter Henderson serving as both producer and engineer, utilizing the signature bright, articulate sound characteristic of Supertramp's later period recordings.
Production Credits
Producer: Peter Henderson
Engineer: Peter Henderson
Recorded at: The Village Recorder (Los Angeles)
Signal Chain
Instrument: Fender StratocasterShop on Reverb
Amp: Roland JC-120Shop on Reverb
Processing: Boss CE-1Shop on Reverb
Recreation Tips
- Start with a clean amp setting.
- Use a chorus pedal or the built-in chorus effect of a Roland JC-120 to add depth and movement to the sound.
- Adjust the chorus rate and depth to match the original recording.
- Use the bridge pickup on a Stratocaster for a brighter tone.
- Fine-tune the EQ for clarity and presence without harshness.
Original Gear
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Substitutions & Recommendations
Alternative to: Fender Stratocaster
Provides the bright, clear single-coil pickup sound essential for this chorus-heavy tone at a budget-friendly price
Alternative to: Roland JC-120
Features the same pristine clean tone and built-in chorus circuit as the original JC-120 but in a more compact format
Alternative to: Boss CE-1 Chorus Ensemble
Recreates the vintage CE-1 chorus sound with both standard and CE-1 modes for authentic '80s chorus tones
Alternative to: Boss CE-1 Chorus Ensemble
Premium option that accurately models vintage bucket brigade chorus circuits for the lush, dimensional sound heard on this track
Alternative to: Roland JC-120
Digital recreation of clean amp tones that can be paired with chorus plugins to achieve this crystalline clean sound in the studio
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