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The recording
The track was recorded between May–September 1987 at Puk Studios in Denmark and Sarm West in London. Session guitarist Hugh Burns performed the clean, rhythmic electric guitar part, using a bright, twangy tone that sits percussively in the mix. The guitar was recorded direct into the console with minimal processing, allowing the natural tone to blend with the drum‑and‑bass groove. No dedicated effects were applied beyond subtle studio reverb.
Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)
Signal chain
Reported gear
Electric guitar (unspecified)
Guitar
Session guitarist Hugh Burns performed the rhythm guitar part on Faith; no specific make or model was identified in the available interviews or rig rundowns.
Amplifier (unspecified)
Amplifier
The exact amplifier used for the guitar on Faith was not disclosed; studio engineers have not detailed the amp in their interviews.
Speaker cabinet (unspecified)
Cabinet
No documentation was found regarding the speaker cabinet used to capture Burns' guitar tone on the Faith recording.
Alternatives
Fender American Professional II Telecaster
Modern equivalent · for the Electric guitar (unspecified)
2x12 Fender Tweed Cabinet
Modern equivalent · for the Speaker cabinet (unspecified)
Fender '57 Deluxe Reverb Reissue
Modern equivalent · for the Amplifier (unspecified)
Practical playing approach
Recreation guidance, not a claim about undocumented studio control positions.
- 1.Select the bridge pickup for a bright, twangy tone.
- 2.Use a medium‑thick pick and play light, percussive down‑strokes.
- 3.Set the amp clean channel with low gain, raise treble, and keep mids modest.
- 4.Add a short, subtle room reverb to emulate the studio ambience.
- 5.Keep the guitar tuned to standard E‑A‑D‑G‑B‑E.
Sources
Frequently asked questions
What gear was used for the Faith guitar tone?
The available research points to Electric guitar (unspecified) into Amplifier (unspecified). The full reported signal chain and evidence links are listed on this page.
Are the original Faith amp settings documented?
Exact historical knob positions are not reliably documented for most recordings. ToneTwin does not publish generated values as studio fact; it creates playable settings only for the amp and pedals a player selects.
What tuning is Faith in?
The current research record lists Standard (E A D G B E). ToneTwin keeps corrections open when reliable accounts disagree.
How do I recreate the Faith tone on my own gear?
Use the reported pickup, gain character, effects and signal-chain order as the target, then translate that target to your equipment. The matcher models controls for your selected rig rather than copying undocumented studio numbers.
Researched and reviewed by the ToneTwin Research Team.
