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ho hey

the lumineers

rhythm guitar

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Acoustic guitar with a warm, slightly compressed tone, providing a solid rhythmic foundation for the song. The sound is intimate and natural, emphasizing the raw, organic feel of the recording.

Gear

Gibson J-45instrument
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Neumann U87microphone
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Teletronix LA-2Aprocessing
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The Story

The rhythm guitar on "Ho Hey" was recorded at Bear Creek Studio with producer/engineer Ryan Hadlock using a Gibson J-45 acoustic guitar. The signal chain included a Neumann U87 microphone and Teletronix LA-2A compressor, which contributed to the warm, slightly compressed sound that provides the song's rhythmic foundation.

Production Credits

Producer: Ryan Hadlock

Engineer: Ryan Hadlock

Recorded at: Bear Creek Studio, Woodinville, WA

Signal Chain

Instrument: Gibson J-45

Microphone: Neumann U87

Processing: Teletronix LA-2A

Recreation Tips

  • Start with a high-quality acoustic guitar, preferably a Gibson J-45 or similar model.
  • Use a large-diaphragm condenser microphone like the Neumann U87 positioned a foot or two away from the guitar.
  • Apply gentle compression using a Teletronix LA-2A or similar compressor plugin to smooth out the dynamics without squashing the sound.
  • Adjust EQ to taste, focusing on the low-mid frequencies to add warmth and body.

Original Gear

  • Gibson J-45(guitar)
  • Neumann U87(mic)
  • Teletronix LA-2A(compressor)

Substitutions & Recommendations

Epiphone J-45 Studio$300-$400

Alternative to: Gibson J-45

Budget alternative that captures the mahogany back/sides and sitka spruce top combination of the original J-45 with similar warm, balanced tone

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Audio-Technica AT4050$600-$700

Alternative to: Neumann U87

Large-diaphragm condenser with multiple polar patterns that delivers detailed acoustic guitar capture at a fraction of the U87's cost

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Universal Audio LA-2A Collection Plugin$150-$200

Alternative to: Teletronix LA-2A

Authentic emulation of the original tube/optical compressor used on the track, providing the same smooth, musical compression character

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Rode K2 Pro$800-$900

Alternative to: Neumann U87

Premium tube condenser microphone that offers the warmth and presence needed for intimate acoustic guitar recording similar to the U87

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Warm Audio WA-2A$800-$900

Alternative to: Teletronix LA-2A

Hardware recreation of the LA-2A circuit using similar tube and optical elements for authentic vintage compression on acoustic guitar

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