Tone Profile

A raw and energetic garage rock tone with a biting fuzz and a trebly amp sound, capturing the raw energy of the White Stripes. The sound is aggressive and punchy, perfect for Jack White's signature riffs.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The guitar was recorded with a raw, live feel, likely with minimal processing beyond the core amp and fuzz.
• The amp sound is bright and overdriven, contributing to the overall aggressive tone.
• The drums were recorded in a way that makes them also sound beefy, which might contribute to some confusion around the guitar sound.

Recreation Tips

• Start with a Res-O-Glass-style guitar or a guitar with single-coil pickups for a brighter sound.
• Use a Big Muff Pi fuzz pedal to achieve the thick, saturated distortion.
• Set your amp to a bright, slightly overdriven setting. Emphasize the treble frequencies to cut through the mix.
• Experiment with different microphone placements to capture the raw energy of the amp.
• Play with aggressive attack and energy to emulate Jack White's playing style.

Recommended Gear

• Airline Res-O-Glass(guitar)
• Silvertone 1485(amp)
• Shure SM57(mic)
• Big Muff Pi(pedal)