The Doobie Brothers
Best of the Doobies (Remastered) · 1973
Amp settings (as recorded)
The recording
Recorded at Warner Bros. Studios in North Hollywood, California, for the 1973 album 'The Captain and Me', produced by Ted Templeman. The guitar riff was performed by Tom Johnston, who balanced a percussive, syncopated rhythm style with clean, articulated amplifier tones. The studio session frequently utilized high-headroom amplifiers to capture the clarity required for the song's rhythmic density.
Tuning
StandardRecording Signal Chain · 3 items
ES-335
Gibson
Primary guitar for studio tracking
Known for warm, punchy, and articulate tones suitable for both rhythm and light leads.
Compressor Pedal
Various (e.g., MXR/similar studio rack unit)
Dynamics
Used to tighten the rhythm guitar's percussive attack, a staple of early 70s studio production.
Twin Reverb
Fender
Amplification
Primary clean amplifier choice for high headroom and crisp high-end response.
Tone Characteristics
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