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.
Recommended Gear
- Fender Stratocaster(guitar)
- Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier(amp)
- Shure SM57(mic)
- Boss CE-1(pedal)
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