lead guitar from “maps” by yeah yeah yeahs | ToneDB

maps

yeah yeah yeahs

lead guitar

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Tone Profile

A raw, slightly distorted guitar tone with a clear, cutting edge. It's gritty and direct, fitting perfectly within the indie rock context of the song.

Production Credits

Producer: David Andrew Sitek

Engineer: Alan Moulder

Recorded at: Machines With Magnets, Brooklyn, NY

Signal Chain

Instrument: Fender Telecaster

Amp: Vox AC30

Microphone: Shure SM57

Recording Notes

  • The guitar sound is characterized by a close-mic'd amp, likely in a small room to capture the immediacy and raw energy.
  • The overdriven tone is a key element, contributing to the song's emotional intensity.

Recreation Tips

  • Start with a Fender Telecaster into a Vox AC30. Experiment with the amp's gain to achieve a similar level of overdrive.
  • Use a Shure SM57 close to the speaker cone to capture the amp's tone.
  • Adjust the amp's EQ to cut through the mix without sounding harsh.

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