Tone Profile

A bright, jangly, and slightly overdriven guitar tone that provides a rhythmic backbone to the song. The sound is clean enough to retain clarity but has a subtle edge that adds character.

Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The song "Monterey" features a clean but present electric guitar tone, likely achieved by blending a direct input signal with a mic'd amplifier.
• The Fender Twin Reverb amplifier is known for its clean headroom and bright sound, which would contribute to the overall clarity of the guitar tone.
• Microphone placement would have been close to the speaker cabinet to capture the direct sound of the amplifier, with possible experimentation to find the sweet spot.

Recreation Tips

• Start with a Fender Electric XII, known for its jangly 12-string sound.
• Use a Fender Twin Reverb amp model in your DAW or a similar clean amplifier with plenty of headroom.
• If using an amp simulator, experiment with microphone placement settings to find a balanced tone.
• Adjust the gain on the amp to achieve a subtle overdrive, adding a touch of grit without sacrificing clarity.
• Consider blending a direct input (DI) signal with the amp signal to add definition and control the low-end frequencies.
• Use light compression to even out the dynamics and make the guitar sit well in the mix.

Recommended Gear

• Fender Electric XII(guitar)
• Fender Twin Reverb(amp)
• Neumann U67(mic)