Tone Profile

The lead guitar tone is characterized by its biting, slightly overdriven sound with a pronounced wah effect, creating a dynamic and expressive solo. It has a classic rock vibe with a touch of psychedelic flair.

Gear

Fender Stratocasterinstrument

ReverbSweetwater

Hiwatt DR103amp

ReverbSweetwater

Neumann U67microphone

ReverbSweetwater

Dallas Arbiter Fuzz Faceprocessing

ReverbSweetwater

Vox Wahprocessing

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Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The guitar was likely recorded with a close-miked amplifier in a studio environment.
• The wah pedal was used expressively to shape the tone and add movement to the solo.
• Fuzz Face was probably used conservatively to add bite without overwhelming the Hiwatt amp's natural tone.

Recreation Tips

• Start with a Fender Stratocaster into a clean Hiwatt-style amp.
• Add a Fuzz Face or similar fuzz pedal for subtle drive.
• Engage a Vox Wah pedal and experiment with its sweep to match Gilmour's expressive playing.
• Use a Neumann U67-style microphone or similar large-diaphragm condenser to capture the amp's tone accurately.
• Focus on Gilmour's phrasing and vibrato to nail the emotional content of the solo.

Original Gear

• Fender Stratocaster(guitar)
• Hiwatt DR103(amp)
• Dallas Arbiter Fuzz Face(pedal)
• Vox Wah(pedal)
• Neumann U67(mic)