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all too well (taylor's version)

taylor swift

rhythm guitar

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Tone Profile

A clean, bright rhythm guitar tone providing harmonic support. The sound is crisp and articulate, with a touch of warmth.

Gear

Fender Telecasterinstrument
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Vox AC30amp
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Shure SM57microphone
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Production Credits

Producer: Christopher Rowe, Liz Rose

Engineer: Lowell Reynolds

Recorded at: Kitty Committee Studio (Nashville, TN)

Signal Chain

Instrument: Fender Telecaster

Amp: Vox AC30

Microphone: Shure SM57

Recording Notes

  • The guitar was likely recorded with a close-mic'd amplifier in a well-treated studio environment.
  • The clean tone suggests minimal overdrive or distortion, focusing on the natural sound of the guitar and amplifier.
  • Additional processing such as EQ and compression might have been applied during mixing to further refine the tone.

Recreation Tips

  • Start with a Fender Telecaster into a Vox AC30 amplifier.
  • Use the bridge pickup for a brighter sound.
  • Set the amp to a clean or slightly driven setting.
  • Position a Shure SM57 close to the speaker cone.
  • Adjust EQ to taste, focusing on clarity and presence in the high frequencies.

Original Gear

  • Fender Telecaster(guitar)
  • Vox AC30(amp)
  • Shure SM57(mic)

Substitutions & Recommendations

Squier Classic Vibe '50s Telecaster$400-$450

Alternative to: Fender Telecaster

Delivers the essential Telecaster bridge pickup brightness and clarity needed for this clean rhythm tone at a budget-friendly price point

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Fender Player Telecaster$800-$900

Alternative to: Fender Telecaster

Modern Fender with authentic Telecaster pickups that provide the crisp, articulate sound characteristic of this clean rhythm part

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Vox AC15C1$600-$700

Alternative to: Vox AC30

Smaller version of the AC30 with the same EL84 tube warmth and British chime, perfect for studio recording of clean tones

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Universal Audio Dream '65 Reverb Amp Plugin$150-$200

Alternative to: Vox AC30

While not a Vox model, provides the clean tube warmth and presence needed for this type of clean rhythm guitar sound

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Shure SM57$100-$120

Alternative to: Shure SM57

The original SM57 is still current production and remains the industry standard for recording guitar amps with excellent midrange presence

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