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Tone Profile

A bright and jangly guitar tone with a slightly overdriven edge, providing a raw and energetic sound. It's the quintessential indie rock guitar tone, with a focus on clarity and articulation.

Production Credits

Producer: Gordon Raphael

Engineer: Unknown

Recorded at: Transporterraum (NYC)

Signal Chain

Instrument: Epiphone Casino

Amp: Roland Jazz Chorus JC-120

Recording Notes

  • The lead guitar sound is characterized by its clean but slightly driven tone, likely achieved by pushing the amp slightly or using a light overdrive pedal.
  • The Roland Jazz Chorus is known for its clean headroom, so the overdrive might have been achieved by driving the amp's input or through a pedal.

Recreation Tips

  • Start with a semi-hollow guitar like an Epiphone Casino. The hollow body contributes to the jangly character.
  • Use a Roland Jazz Chorus amp set to a clean tone. Increase the gain slightly to achieve a light overdrive.
  • Experiment with light overdrive pedals to achieve the desired level of grit if the amp alone isn't enough.
  • Use chorus sparingly to add width, as it's a part of the amp's characteristics.

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