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The recording
The track opens with a clean, syncopated electric‑guitar riff recorded by Shellback at Conway Recording Studios. The part was double‑tracked and panned left/right, using a vintage Fender Telecaster through a Fender Twin Reverb amp, delivering a bright, pop‑funk tone that drives the verses and sits prominently in the dense mix.
Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)
Signal chain
Original gear
1965 Fender Telecaster
Guitar
Shellback recorded the main riff on a vintage 1965 Fender Telecaster, as noted in a Sound on Sound interview about the 1989 sessions.
1968 Fender Twin Reverb
Amplifier
The Telecaster was routed into a 1968 Fender Twin Reverb, a clean‑headroom amp highlighted in the same Sound on Sound feature.
Alternatives
Practical playing approach
Recreation guidance, not a claim about undocumented studio control positions.
- 1.Play the riff with a light, muted palm‑stop on the low strings to tighten the groove.
- 2.Select the bridge pickup and roll off the tone knob slightly for a brighter attack.
- 3.Let each note ring and use gentle finger‑picking rather than aggressive picking for a smoother feel.
- 4.Double‑track the part and pan left/right to recreate the wide stereo image heard in the mix.
Sources
Frequently asked questions
What gear was used for the Style guitar tone?
The available research points to 1965 Fender Telecaster into 1968 Fender Twin Reverb. The full reported signal chain and evidence links are listed on this page.
Are the original Style 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 Style 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 Style 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.
