Tone Profile

This lead guitar tone is bright and soaring, with a clear and present high end. It's harmonically rich and slightly overdriven, providing sustain and character without being overly aggressive.

Gear

Fender Stratocasterinstrument

ReverbSweetwater

Vox AC30amp

ReverbSweetwater

Neumann U87microphone

ReverbSweetwater

Ibanez Tube Screamer TS808processing

Reverb$120Sweetwater

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Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The guitar was likely recorded in a well-treated studio environment to minimize unwanted reflections and noise.
• A blend of close miking and room miking techniques might have been used to capture both the direct sound of the amplifier and the ambience of the room.
• Careful attention was paid to gain staging throughout the signal chain to achieve the desired level of overdrive without excessive noise.
• The Neumann U87 was likely positioned a few feet away from the Vox AC30, capturing a balanced representation of its sound.

Recreation Tips

• Start with a clean amp sound and gradually increase the gain on the Tube Screamer until you achieve the desired level of overdrive.
• Experiment with different microphone positions to find the sweet spot that captures the amp's tone best.
• Use EQ to shape the guitar's tone and remove any unwanted frequencies.
• Add a touch of reverb to create a sense of space and depth.

Original Gear

• Fender Stratocaster(guitar)
• Vox AC30(amp)
• Neumann U87(mic)
• Ibanez Tube Screamer TS808(pedal)