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Tone Profile
This lead guitar tone is characterized by its bright and slightly overdriven sound, providing a clear and cutting presence in the mix with a touch of vintage warmth.
Gear
- Gibson ES-335instrument
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- Hiwatt DR103amp
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- Neumann U87microphone
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- Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Piprocessing
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- Boss CE-1processing
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Production Credits
Producer: Klas Åhlund
Engineer: Andy Wallace
Recorded at: Unknown
Signal Chain
Instrument: Gibson ES-335
Amp: Hiwatt DR103
Microphone: Neumann U87
Processing: Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi, Boss CE-1
Recording Notes
- The guitar signal was likely captured with a combination of close-miking and room ambience to achieve a full and dynamic sound.
- The amp's natural overdrive characteristics were likely enhanced by the Big Muff Pi for added sustain and harmonic richness.
Recreation Tips
- Start with a semi-hollow guitar like the Gibson ES-335 to capture the warmth and resonance.
- Use a Hiwatt DR103 or similar high-headroom amp to achieve the desired clean but powerful base tone.
- Add a Big Muff Pi for smooth sustain and fuzz characteristics.
- Use the Boss CE-1 to give the guitar that chorus effect.
- Experiment with microphone placement to find the sweet spot that captures both the amp's character and the room's ambience.
Original Gear
- Gibson ES-335(guitar)
- Hiwatt DR103(amp)
- Neumann U87(mic)
- Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi(pedal)
- Boss CE-1(pedal)
Substitutions & Recommendations
Alternative to: Gibson ES-335
Provides the same semi-hollow construction and P-90 or humbucker warmth as the Gibson at a more accessible price point
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Hiwatt DR103
Hand-wired amp that captures the clean headroom and EL34 character of vintage Hiwatt amps
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Hiwatt DR103
EL84-based amp that provides similar British clarity and clean-to-overdrive characteristics
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Electro-Harmonix Big Muff Pi
The same pedal is still in production and provides the exact fuzz character described
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Boss CE-1
Modern reissue that captures both CE-1 and CE-2 chorus sounds with vintage accuracy
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Neumann U87
Large diaphragm condenser that provides similar clarity and warmth for recording guitar amps
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