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eroplanong papel

december avenue

lead guitar

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Tone Profile

The lead guitar tone is characterized by a clean, slightly overdriven sound with a prominent mid-range. It has a warm, smooth character that cuts through the mix without being harsh.

Gear

Fender Telecasterinstrument
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Vox AC30amp
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Shure SM57microphone
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Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamerprocessing
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Production Credits

Producer: Tower of Doom

Recorded at: Tower of Doom Studios

Signal Chain

Instrument: Fender Telecaster

Amp: Vox AC30

Microphone: Shure SM57

Processing: Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer

Recording Notes

  • The guitar was likely recorded with a close-miked amplifier.
  • A small amount of overdrive was used to add sustain and harmonic complexity.
  • The room sound may have been captured with an additional microphone for added ambience.

Recreation Tips

  • Start with a clean amp setting on a Vox AC30 or similar amplifier.
  • Use a Tube Screamer to add a touch of overdrive and boost the mid-range frequencies.
  • Experiment with microphone placement to find the sweet spot of the amplifier.
  • Add a touch of room reverb to create a sense of space.

Original Gear

  • Fender Telecaster(guitar)
  • Vox AC30(amp)
  • Shure SM57(mic)
  • Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer(pedal)

Substitutions & Recommendations

Squier Classic Vibe '50s Telecaster$399-$450

Alternative to: Fender Telecaster

Delivers the bright, cutting single-coil tone of a Telecaster at a budget-friendly price point, perfect for this clean-to-mild overdrive application

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Vox AC15C1$699-$799

Alternative to: Vox AC30

Provides the signature Vox chime and EL84 tube warmth at lower wattage, ideal for recording this smooth, mid-focused tone

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Universal Audio Lion$149-$199

Alternative to: Vox AC30

Accurately models the AC30's distinctive midrange character and tube saturation for direct recording applications

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Boss SD-1 Super Overdrive$49-$69

Alternative to: Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer

Offers similar midrange boost and light overdrive characteristics as the TS9 at a more accessible price point

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Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer$99-$129

Alternative to: Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer

The exact pedal mentioned for this tone, providing the signature midrange push and smooth overdrive character

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Shure SM57$99-$119

Alternative to: Shure SM57

Industry standard dynamic microphone that captures guitar amps with clarity and presence, still widely available and affordable

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