rhythm guitar from “down under” by men at work | ToneDB
down under
men at work
rhythm guitar
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Tone Profile
The rhythm guitar has a bright, jangly tone with a slight chorus effect, contributing to the song's upbeat and sunny vibe. It's a clean sound that provides a solid harmonic foundation for the other instruments.
Gear
- Fender Stratocasterinstrument
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- Roland JC-120amp
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- Roland Chorus Echoprocessing
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The Story
Men at Work's "Down Under" rhythm guitar was recorded at AAV Studios in South Yarra using a Fender Stratocaster through a Roland JC-120 amp with a Roland Chorus Echo effect. The clean single-coil pickup tone combined with the pronounced chorus created the bright, jangly sound that became characteristic of the song's upbeat atmosphere.
Production Credits
Producer: Peter McIan
Engineer: Ross Cockle
Recorded at: AAV Studios, South Yarra
Signal Chain
Instrument: Fender Stratocaster
Amp: Roland JC-120
Processing: Roland Chorus Echo
Recreation Tips
- Start with a Fender Stratocaster-style guitar to capture the bright, single-coil tone.
- Use the Roland JC-120 amp or a similar clean amp as a base.
- Apply a chorus effect, such as the Roland Chorus Echo or a plugin that emulates it, to achieve the signature sound. Adjust the rate and depth of the chorus to match the original recording.
- Experiment with different amp settings to find the right balance of warmth and brightness.
Original Gear
- Fender Stratocaster(guitar)
- Roland JC-120(amp)
- Roland Chorus Echo(pedal)
Substitutions & Recommendations
Alternative to: Fender Stratocaster
Provides the essential single-coil pickup brightness and clarity needed for this jangly tone at a budget-friendly price
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Roland JC-120
Offers excellent clean tones similar to the JC-120's pristine clarity, plus built-in chorus effects
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Roland Chorus Echo
Modern recreation of vintage Roland chorus circuits that delivers the lush, wide stereo chorus effect essential to this tone
ReverbSweetwaterAlternative to: Roland JC-120 amp modeling
Includes accurate JC-120 modeling and high-quality chorus effects for achieving this clean, chorused tone in the box
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