Tone Profile

A clean, slightly overdriven guitar sound with a warm and full low-end response. The tone is raw and powerful, but remains articulate with defined high-end.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• Pete Townshend's rhythm guitar was likely recorded with a Gibson SG into a Hiwatt amplifier.
• The Neumann U67 was a common studio microphone at the time, used for capturing the amplifier's tone.
• The guitar part features a combination of clean and slightly overdriven tones, achieved by pushing the Hiwatt amp.

Recreation Tips

• Start with a Gibson SG and a Hiwatt-style amp model. Use the bridge pickup for a brighter tone.
• Set the amp gain to achieve a slightly overdriven sound. Adjust the EQ for a warm, full low-end and clear high-end.
• Experiment with microphone placement to capture the desired amp tone. A dynamic microphone like an SM57 can also work well.
• Use light compression to even out the dynamics and add sustain.

Recommended Gear

• Gibson SG Special(guitar)
• Hiwatt DR103(amp)
• Neumann U67(mic)