Tone Profile

Bright, jangly, and slightly overdriven, the rhythm guitar provides a driving and melodic foundation. It's characterized by a raw energy and a touch of vintage grit, typical of the British Invasion sound.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The sound is achieved by blending the natural brightness of a Gretsch guitar with the chiming overdrive of a Vox AC30 amp.
• Close-miking the Vox AC30 cabinet to capture the amp's direct sound and character.

Recreation Tips

• Use a Gretsch-style guitar with single-coil pickups to capture the inherent jangle.
• Set the Vox AC30 amp to a moderate gain setting, allowing for a slight overdrive when strumming forcefully.
• Experiment with different microphone positions to find the sweet spot of the cabinet's sound.

Recommended Gear

• Gretsch 6120(guitar)
• Vox AC30(amp)
• Neumann U67(mic)