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taylor swift

rhythm guitar

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Tone Profile

The rhythm guitar has a clean, slightly jangly tone with a subtle chorus effect, creating a bright and driving sound that complements the song's pop-oriented production.

Gear

Fender Telecasterinstrument
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Vox AC30amp
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Shure SM57microphone
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Boss CE-1processing
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Production Credits

Producer: Max Martin

Engineer: Michael Ilbert

Recorded at: MXM Studios (Stockholm)

Signal Chain

Instrument: Fender Telecaster

Amp: Vox AC30

Microphone: Shure SM57

Processing: Boss CE-1

Recording Notes

  • The guitar was likely recorded with a close-mic'd amplifier in a treated studio environment.
  • A direct input (DI) signal might have been blended with the mic'd amp signal for added clarity.
  • Subtle compression was likely applied during mixing to even out the dynamics.

Recreation Tips

  • Start with a Fender Telecaster-style guitar and dial in a clean tone on a Vox AC30 or similar amp.
  • Use a Shure SM57 or comparable dynamic microphone placed close to the speaker.
  • Add a touch of chorus using a Boss CE-1 or similar chorus pedal for a subtle shimmering effect.
  • Experiment with blending a DI signal to add definition to the guitar tone.
  • Apply gentle compression during mixing to enhance sustain and even out the dynamics.

Original Gear

  • Fender Telecaster(guitar)
  • Vox AC30(amp)
  • Shure SM57(mic)
  • Boss CE-1(pedal)

Substitutions & Recommendations

Squier Classic Vibe 50s Telecaster$400-$450

Alternative to: Fender Telecaster

Delivers the bright, cutting Telecaster tone with single-coil pickups at a budget-friendly price point

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Vox AC15C1$600-$700

Alternative to: Vox AC30

Provides the classic Vox chime and clean headroom in a smaller, more affordable package than the AC30

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

Alternative to: Vox AC30

Software recreation of classic British amp tones including AC30-style chime and sparkle for direct recording

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Boss CE-2W Waza Craft$200-$250

Alternative to: Boss CE-1

Modern recreation of vintage Boss chorus circuits including CE-1 mode for that classic subtle shimmer

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Shure SM57$100-$120

Alternative to: Shure SM57

Still the industry standard dynamic mic, unchanged and perfect for capturing amp tones with clarity

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