lead guitar from “say it ain't so” by weezer | ToneDB

say it ain't so

weezer

lead guitar

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Tone Profile

The lead guitar tone is a bright, slightly overdriven sound with a touch of chorus, characteristic of 90s alternative rock. It's clear and cutting, providing a melodic lead without being too aggressive.

Production Credits

Producer: Ric Ocasek

Engineer: Chris Shaw

Recorded at: Electric Lady Studios, New York City

Signal Chain

Instrument: Fender Stratocaster

Amp: Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier

Microphone: Shure SM57

Processing: Boss CE-1

Recording Notes

  • The guitar was likely recorded with the amp in a well-treated studio environment.
  • A blend of direct and mic'd signals may have been used to capture the amp's character and the room's ambience.
  • Chorus effect was used to enhance the width and depth of the guitar tone.

Recreation Tips

  • Start with a Fender Stratocaster and dial in a moderate gain setting on a Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier.
  • Position a Shure SM57 close to the speaker cone, slightly off-axis.
  • Add a touch of chorus using a Boss CE-1 or similar chorus pedal, keeping the effect subtle to avoid excessive modulation.
  • Experiment with blending a direct input (DI) signal with the mic'd amp signal for added clarity and punch.

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