lead guitar from “i get around” by the beach boys | ToneDB
i get around
the beach boys
lead guitar
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Tone Profile
Bright and jangly, with a touch of reverb. Classic 60s surf rock guitar tone.
Gear
- Fender Stratocasterinstrument
- ReverbSweetwater
- Fender Twin Reverbamp
- ReverbSweetwater
- Neumann U67microphone
- ReverbSweetwater
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The Story
The lead guitar tone on 'I Get Around' represents the classic early Beach Boys surf rock sound, recorded at Western Studios in Hollywood with Chuck Britz engineering. The tone features a Fender Stratocaster through a Fender Twin Reverb amplifier, utilizing the Twin's built-in spring reverb tank for that characteristic 60s shimmer. Brian Wilson's production emphasized clean, bright tones that would cut through the dense vocal harmonies the band was known for.
Production Credits
Producer: Brian Wilson
Engineer: Chuck Britz
Recorded at: Western Studio, Los Angeles
Signal Chain
Instrument: Fender Stratocaster
Amp: Fender Twin Reverb
Microphone: Neumann U67
Recreation Tips
- Use a Fender Stratocaster or similar guitar with single-coil pickups.
- Set the amp to a clean tone with a slight boost in the high frequencies.
- Add a touch of spring reverb to the signal.
- Experiment with different microphone placements to find the sweet spot.
Original Gear
- Fender Stratocaster(guitar)
- Fender Twin Reverb(amp)
- Neumann U67(mic)
Substitutions & Recommendations
Alternative to: Fender Stratocaster
Provides authentic single-coil pickup tone with vintage-voiced pickups that capture the bright, jangly character of 60s Strats
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Fender Twin Reverb
Modern reissue of the classic Twin Reverb with authentic spring reverb tank and clean headroom perfect for surf tones
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Fender Twin Reverb
Recreates the specific spring reverb character of vintage Fender amps, allowing you to add authentic surf reverb to any clean amp
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Fender Twin Reverb
Includes authentic Fender Twin Reverb modeling with period-correct spring reverb, plus Western Studios room modeling
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Neumann U67
Tube condenser microphone that captures the warm, detailed character needed for recording clean guitar tones with good high-frequency response
ReverbSweetwaterFrequently Asked Questions
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