Electric Feel

The recording

Electric Feel features a clean, chorus-drenched guitar part that threads through the synth-heavy arrangement. The guitar was tracked live at Dave Fridmann’s Tarbox Studios during the Oracular Spectacular sessions, captured with a Shure SM57 on the amp cabinet (source [4]).

Reported gear

Fender Stratocaster

Guitar

Andrew VanWyngarden played the clean rhythm parts on a Fender Stratocaster, using the neck pickup to blend smoothly with the synth textures.

Boss CE-2 Chorus

Chorus

A Boss CE-2 chorus pedal was placed before the amp, adding depth and a subtle modulation that complements the amp’s own chorus effect.

MXR Phase 90

Phaser

The MXR Phase 90 adds a gentle swirling motion that gives the chords a psychedelic edge.

Electro-Harmonix Memory Man

Delay

A Memory Man analog delay provides short repeats that thicken the tone without obscuring the rhythm.

Electro-Harmonix Holy Grail Reverb

Reverb

A Holy Grail reverb adds a subtle ambience that helps the guitar sit in the mix while preserving clarity.

Roland JC-120

Amp

The guitar signal was amplified through a Roland JC-120, whose pristine clean tone and built-in stereo chorus provided the shimmering foundation of the part.

Alternatives

Squier Classic Vibe Stratocaster

Modern equivalent · for the Fender Stratocaster

$250 to $300

Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Memory Man

Modern equivalent · for the Electro-Harmonix Memory Man

$250 to $350

Boss CE-2W Chorus

Modern equivalent · for the Boss CE-2 Chorus

$150 to $200

Electro-Harmonix Holy Grail

Still made · for the Electro-Harmonix Holy Grail Reverb

$150 to $250

MXR Phase 90

Still made · for the MXR Phase 90

$150 to $200

Roland Jazz Chorus (JC-120) Reissue

Modern equivalent · for the Roland JC-120

$1,200 to $1,400

Practical playing approach

Recreation guidance, not a claim about undocumented studio control positions.

1. 1.Select the neck pickup on the Stratocaster for a warm, rounded tone.
2. 2.Set the amp gain low and volume high to keep the signal clean and articulate.
3. 3.Engage a moderate chorus (depth and rate around 6) to achieve the track’s lush stereo spread.
4. 4.Add a subtle phaser with a slow rate for the characteristic movement.
5. 5.Use a short analog delay with low mix to add depth without clutter.