Kate Bush - Wuthering Heights - Guitar Tab

Fender Stratocaster

Ian Bairnson and David Gilmour used Stratocasters on Kate Bush recordings for their articulate single-coil clarity, especially on tracks like 'Wuthering Heights' where chime and dynamic response were essential. The Strat's tonal versatility allowed switching between bright neck pickups for warmth and middle positions for cutting definition.

Gibson Les Paul Standard

Bairnson paired the Les Paul with the Stratocaster, selecting it when tracks needed the warmer, smoother humbucker voice of the neck pickup rolled back slightly. This dual-guitar approach gave Bush's arrangements tonal contrast while maintaining the overall clean, articulate aesthetic.

Gibson Les Paul Custom

The Les Paul Custom's thicker, warmer humbucker character provided an alternative to single-coils for passages requiring smooth sustain without aggression. Neck position selection with tonal roll-back kept these parts integrated into Bush's signature intimate, atmospheric production style.

Fender Twin Reverb

This clean-platform amp with subtle reverb and moderate volume settings delivered the warm, articulate tones foundational to Kate Bush's early recordings. The Twin Reverb's natural breakup characteristics and lush reverb tank created the spacious clarity that defined her guitar textures.

Boss CE-2 Chorus

The CE-2 Chorus generated the signature width and atmospheric shimmer present across Bush's catalog, adding spatial depth without overwhelming her intimate vocal arrangements. This subtle effect became essential for creating the ethereal quality of her clean guitar layers.

Boss DD-3 Digital Delay

Digital delay provided the atmospheric space and dimension heard throughout Kate Bush's recordings, complementing her sparse arrangement philosophy. This effect, used subtly in mixing, enhanced the dreamlike quality of her guitar work without adding obvious repeats.