Tone Profile

This is a warm, slightly overdriven guitar tone with a touch of vintage amp character and subtle reverb, creating a smoky and melancholic vibe.

Gear

Gibson ES-335instrument

ReverbSweetwater

Fender Deluxe Reverbamp

ReverbSweetwater

Shure SM57microphone

ReverbSweetwater

Ibanez Tube Screamer TS808processing

Reverb$120Sweetwater

Roland Space Echo RE-201processing

Reverb$1650Sweetwater

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Production Credits

Signal Chain

Recording Notes

• The guitar was likely recorded with the amp in a moderately sized room to capture some natural ambience.
• The Tube Screamer is used to add a touch of grit and sustain to the guitar signal.
• The Roland Space Echo is used sparingly to create a sense of depth and atmosphere.

Recreation Tips

• Start with a semi-hollow guitar like a Gibson ES-335 or similar.
• Use a Fender Deluxe Reverb amp model as your base tone, aiming for a clean but warm sound.
• Add a Tube Screamer with the drive set low to add just a touch of overdrive.
• Use a Space Echo plugin to add a subtle, vintage-sounding delay and reverb.
• Experiment with microphone placement to capture the right amount of room ambience.

Original Gear

• Gibson ES-335(guitar)
• Fender Deluxe Reverb(amp)
• Shure SM57(mic)
• Ibanez Tube Screamer TS808(pedal)
• Roland Space Echo RE-201(pedal)

Substitutions & Recommendations

Frequently Asked Questions