rhythm guitar from “howlin' for you” by the black keys | ToneDB
howlin' for you
the black keys
rhythm guitar
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Tone Profile
A raw and gritty garage rock sound with a fuzzy, overdriven edge. The tone is thick and powerful, providing a solid foundation for the song's driving rhythm.
Gear
- Teisco Del Reyinstrument
- Reverb$99Sweetwater
- Supro amplifieramp
- Reverb$699Sweetwater
- Shure SM57microphone
- ReverbSweetwater
- Big Muff Piprocessing
- Reverb$87Sweetwater
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The Story
Dan Auerbach recorded the rhythm guitar for 'Howlin' for You' using a Teisco Del Rey guitar through a Supro amplifier with a Big Muff Pi fuzz pedal. The track was recorded with producer Danger Mouse for the Brothers album, capturing The Black Keys' signature raw garage rock aesthetic through their preference for vintage, often obscure gear.
Production Credits
Producer: Danger Mouse
Engineer: Kennie Takahashi
Recorded at: Unknown
Signal Chain
Instrument: Teisco Del Rey
Amp: Supro amplifier
Microphone: Shure SM57
Processing: Big Muff Pi
Recreation Tips
- Start with a vintage-style guitar known for its unique sound.
- Use a fuzz pedal to achieve the desired level of distortion.
- Experiment with microphone placement to capture the raw energy of the performance.
- Consider using a small vintage combo amp to add character to the sound.
Original Gear
- Teisco Del Rey(guitar)
- Supro amplifier(amp)
- Shure SM57(mic)
- Big Muff Pi(pedal)
Substitutions & Recommendations
Alternative to: Teisco Del Rey guitar
Captures the unique tonal character and build quality of vintage Japanese guitars like the Teisco, with similar pickups and construction
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Supro amplifier
Modern Supro reissue that maintains the brand's distinctive midrange growl and natural tube compression essential to this tone
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Big Muff Pi fuzz pedal
Current production version of the classic fuzz circuit that provides the thick, sustaining distortion heard on the track
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Big Muff Pi fuzz pedal
Premium alternative that captures the specific Big Muff voicing with added versatility for dialing in the exact fuzz character
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Teisco Del Rey guitar
Budget option with similar vintage Japanese guitar character and lipstick pickups that approximate the Teisco's unique sound
ReverbSweetwaterSources
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