Chic
Dance, Dance, Dance: The Best of Chic · 1979
Amp settings (as recorded)
The recording
Recorded at Power Station Studios in New York by engineer Bob Clearmountain. The signature Nile Rodgers 'chucking' sound was achieved by plugging his 1960 'Hitmaker' Stratocaster directly into the Neve 8068 console. This technique, combined with his unique tight-strumming and muting style, allowed the rhythm guitar to sit perfectly in the mix without competing with the bass frequencies.
Tuning
StandardRecording Signal Chain · 3 items
1960 Fender Stratocaster (The Hitmaker)
Fender
Primary Instrument
Features a 1959 maple neck and custom smaller/contoured 1960 alder body.
Outboard Studio Compressor
Universal Audio / Teletronix (LA-2A style)
Dynamics Control
Used in the studio to maintain consistent levels for the percussive rhythm parts.
Neve 8068 Console (DI)
Neve
Preamplification
Recorded directly via Neve 31102 mic preamp/EQ channel strips.
Tone Characteristics
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