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rhythm guitar from “long train runnin'” by the doobie brothers | ToneDB

long train runnin'

the doobie brothers

rhythm guitar

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Tone Profile

This guitar tone has a clean, bright, and slightly compressed sound, providing a funky and rhythmic foundation for the song. It's percussive with a clear attack, cutting through the mix without being overly aggressive.

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The Story

The rhythm guitar on "Long Train Runnin'" was recorded at Warner Bros. Studios in North Hollywood by engineer Donn Landee with producer Ted Templeman. The tone features a Fender Stratocaster played clean through a Fender Tweed Deluxe amplifier, close-mic'd with a Shure SM57. The result is a bright, percussive sound with natural tube compression that cuts through the mix while maintaining clarity.

Production Credits

Producer: Ted Templeman

Engineer: Donn Landee

Recorded at: Warner Bros. Studios (North Hollywood)

Recreation Tips

  • Start with a Fender Stratocaster and dial in a clean tone with a Fender Tweed Deluxe or amp modeler.
  • Use a Shure SM57 (or similar dynamic mic) placed close to the speaker.
  • Focus on percussive playing to match the song's rhythm, emphasizing a tight and controlled sound.
  • Experiment with a compressor plugin to achieve a consistent and punchy level.
  • Slightly boost the high frequencies to enhance clarity.

Original Gear

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Substitutions & Recommendations

Fender '57 Custom DeluxeShop on Reverb$1400-$1600

Alternative to: Fender Tweed Deluxe

Modern reissue of the exact amp model used, providing authentic tweed-era clean tones with natural compression

Universal Audio OX Amp Top Box with Tweed Deluxe modelPlugin Boutique$1800-$2000

Alternative to: Fender Tweed Deluxe

Hardware amp modeler that captures the Tweed Deluxe's response and speaker interaction for recording

Fender Player StratocasterShop on Reverb$700-$900

Alternative to: Fender Stratocaster

Budget-friendly Strat with classic single-coil pickups that deliver the bright, articulate tone needed

Shure SM57Shop on Reverb$100-$130

Alternative to: Shure SM57

Same microphone model used on the original recording, still manufactured and widely available

Neural DSP Archetype Nolly Tweed Deluxe modelPlugin Boutique$80-$120

Alternative to: Fender Tweed Deluxe

Affordable plugin option that models vintage Fender tweed amps with accurate clean tones

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