Lenny Kravitz is known for building records the old-school way. He plays most of the instruments himself and relies on vintage guitars, amps, and analog gear to get warm tones.
In the studio, he prefers live takes and small imperfections over heavy editing. It keeps the music feeling human. Classic Gibson Les Pauls, vintage Fenders, tube amps, and real room ambience are a big part of his sound.
At the same time, he isn’t stuck in the past. Kravitz uses a hybrid workflow keeping analog color with modern digital tools. This way, he can keep the character of vintage gear while taking advantage of today’s tech.
Main elements of his tone:
- Vintage guitars and tube amps
- Real drums and live band tracking
- Minimal editing
- Subtle use of digital tools
