The Killers
Day & Age · 2008
Amp settings (as recorded)
The recording
For the track 'Human' on the album Day & Age, produced by Stuart Price, Dave Keuning recorded his 'sideways' guitar part using his Gibson ES-335. Unlike previous records where the band tuned down a half-step, this album was primarily recorded in standard tuning. The recording featured a minimalist approach to guitar layers, relying on precise, melodic riff work that often mimicked synth-like textures, contributing to the song's signature anthemic sound.
Tuning
StandardRecording Signal Chain · 5 items
ES-335
Gibson
Primary recording guitar
Used for most sessions on the album Day & Age.
Analog Delay
Ibanez
Ambience
Kept on consistent settings for live and studio work.
Digital Delay
Boss
Ambience
Used alongside analog delay for soaring lead textures.
Stereo Chorus
Retro Sonic
Modulation
Part of Keuning's staple modulation stack.
Hot Rod DeVille
Fender
Main Amplifier
2x12 configuration; primary amp choice since 'Hot Fuss'.
Tone Characteristics
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