Tone Profile

A bright, biting lead guitar tone with a slightly overdriven sound, characterized by clarity and sustain, perfect for catchy riffs and melodic solos. It’s a classic rock sound with a hint of pop sensibility.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The guitar sound on 'My Sharona' is achieved through a combination of a Fender Stratocaster and a Mesa/Boogie Mark I amplifier. The amp's gain is set to provide a slightly overdriven tone, offering both clarity and sustain.
• A Shure SM57 microphone is placed close to the speaker to capture the direct sound of the amplifier.
• The guitar's tone and volume knobs were likely adjusted to further refine the sound, balancing brightness and warmth.

Recreation Tips

• Start with a Fender Stratocaster and a Mesa/Boogie Mark I amplifier or a similar high-gain amp.
• Set the amp to a slightly overdriven tone, adjusting the gain to achieve a balance between clarity and sustain.
• Use a Shure SM57 microphone close to the speaker to capture the direct sound of the amplifier.
• Experiment with the guitar's tone and volume knobs to further refine the sound, balancing brightness and warmth.
• Consider using a touch of compression during mixing to even out the dynamics and enhance sustain.

Recommended Gear

• Fender Stratocaster(guitar)
• Mesa/Boogie Mark I(amp)
• Shure SM57(mic)