Tone Profile

This is a classic, bright, and punchy power-pop guitar tone, characterized by its clarity and sustain. It’s raw and energetic, perfect for driving rhythm and catchy lead lines.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The guitar was likely recorded with the amp at a moderate volume to capture the natural overdrive and sustain.
• A close-mic technique with a dynamic microphone was probably used to get a direct and present sound.
• The original recording may have benefitted from console EQ and compression for added punch and clarity.

Recreation Tips

• Start with a Fender Stratocaster in the bridge pickup position.
• Use a Fender Twin Reverb or a similar amp known for its clean headroom and bright tone.
• Place a Shure SM57 close to the speaker cone, slightly off-axis to reduce harshness.
• Experiment with the amp's EQ settings to achieve a balanced tone with a slight emphasis on the high frequencies.
• Use light compression to even out the dynamics and add sustain.

Recommended Gear

• Fender Stratocaster(guitar)
• Fender Twin Reverb(amp)
• Shure SM57(mic)