Riff Tone

Dreams

Fleetwood Mac

Guitarrock1970s

Original Gear

GuitarOvation Balladeer (acoustic-electric, likely 1111 or similar, as used by Lindsey Buckingham on Rumours)

AmpDirect to console (no amp), possibly through a DI box or preamp (Sony ECM-50 condenser mic also used for acoustic capture)

PickupsPiezo under-saddle pickup (Ovation stock, 1970s era)

Amp Settings

gain0

bass5.5

mid6

treble6

reverb3.5

presence5

Effects & Signal Chain

volumeMorley Morley VOL Volume Pedal

Notes

Studio recording, 1976-77 Rumours sessions. Guitar is plugged in direct and/or mic'd with Sony ECM-50. No evidence of electric guitar or amp for the riff section. Volume pedal used for swells. No overdrive/distortion pedals used. All info specific to studio recording of 'Dreams' riff section.

Tone Character(10)

clean and shimmeringwarm and natural acoustic timbresoft, violin-like attackexpressive volume swellssubtle reverb/ambienceno distortion or crunchbright but not harshopen, airy soundgentle dynamic responsefingerstyle clarity

Difficulty

The riff is not technically fast or complex, but the expressive volume pedal swells and fingerstyle control require intermediate skill and dynamic sensitivity.

Sources

Fleetwood Mac – Rumours - Gear & Equipment Used on the Album | Equipboard Lindsey Buckingham | Equipboard Morley VOL Volume Pedal - What To Know & Where To Buy | Equipboard Fleetwood mac Dreams | The Gear Page If I like the sound of the lead guitar in 'Dreams' by Fleetwood Mac ...

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