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kingdom of love

the soft boys

rhythm guitar

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Tone Profile

This rhythm guitar tone is jangly and bright, with a slightly overdriven edge that provides a nice harmonic complexity. It's reminiscent of classic British indie rock.

Gear

Fender Telecasterinstrument
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Vox AC30amp
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Neumann U67microphone
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Production Credits

Producer: Pat Collier

Engineer: Pat Collier

Recorded at: Alaska Studios, London

Signal Chain

Instrument: Fender Telecaster

Amp: Vox AC30

Microphone: Neumann U67

Recording Notes

  • The guitar was likely recorded in a live setting with minimal processing to capture the raw energy of the performance.
  • Microphone placement would have been relatively close to the amplifier to capture detail and minimize room ambience.
  • The overdriven sound is likely a combination of the amp being pushed and potentially a subtle boost from the guitar's output.

Recreation Tips

  • Start with a Telecaster-style guitar into a Vox AC30. If you don't have an AC30, use an amp model or overdrive pedal that emulates its chimey, slightly gritty tone.
  • Use the neck pickup for a warmer sound or the bridge pickup for a brighter, more cutting tone.
  • Experiment with the amp's gain to find the sweet spot where the sound is slightly overdriven but still retains clarity.
  • Add a touch of compression in post to even out the dynamics and enhance sustain.

Original Gear

  • Fender Telecaster(guitar)
  • Vox AC30(amp)
  • Neumann U67(mic)

Substitutions & Recommendations

Squier Classic Vibe '50s Telecaster$350-$400

Alternative to: Fender Telecaster

Provides the bright, jangly character of a Telecaster at a budget-friendly price point for this indie rock tone

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Vox AC15C1$600-$700

Alternative to: Vox AC30

Delivers the signature Vox chime and natural breakup at more manageable volumes while maintaining the AC30's tonal character

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Boss Blues Breaker BB-1X$120-$150

Alternative to: Vox AC30

Emulates the natural overdrive and compression of a pushed British tube amp like the AC30

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Universal Audio Vox AC30 plugin$150-$200

Alternative to: Vox AC30

Accurately models the AC30's chime and breakup characteristics for direct recording of this jangly indie tone

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Audio-Technica AT4050$400-$500

Alternative to: Neumann U67

Large diaphragm condenser that captures guitar amp detail and presence without the vintage tube mic price tag

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