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Album · 2 tones

Scoundrel Days Guitar Tone - Amp Settings for Every Track

a-ha·1986·Guitar tone settings
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The Scoundrel Days amp settings window

Median knob positions across the 2 guitar tracks we've broken down from this record, on the amps they were tracked with. A starting point for the album's sound; pick a track below for its exact recipe.

Gain
6.5
6.5–6.5 · n=2
Bass
5.5
5.5–5.5 · n=2
Mid
6
6–6 · n=2
Treble
6.5
6.5–6.5 · n=2
Presence
6
6–6 · n=2
Volume
7
7–7 · n=2
The rig behind the record

The Gear Behind Scoundrel Days

Tracklist

Every Scoundrel Days Tone You Can Dial In

  1. Manhattan SkylineMarshall JCM800 2203
  2. I've Been Losing You

2 of this record's tracks are broken down so far. Most popular first.

FAQ

Common Questions About the Scoundrel Days Tone

  1. What amp was Scoundrel Days recorded with?

    Every one of the Scoundrel Days tracks in our catalog was tracked on a Marshall JCM800 2203. ToneMirror rewrites those settings for whatever amp you own - a different EQ curve and gain structure landing on the same recorded sound.

  2. What guitar was used on Scoundrel Days?

    The Stratocaster (modern equivalent: Fender American Professional II Stratocaster) appears on the most Scoundrel Days tracks in our catalog. You don't need one - the settings are calibrated to the recorded tone, so they translate to the guitar you already have.

  3. What amp settings do I need for the Scoundrel Days sound?

    Across the 2 guitar tracks from Scoundrel Days we've catalogued, the median is gain 6.5 (range 6.5–6.5), with bass 5.5, mid 6, treble 6.5 on a 0–10 scale. That's the record's window rather than any one song's recipe - pick a track above for the exact knob positions it was recorded with.

  4. How many Scoundrel Days songs can I dial in here?

    ToneMirror has 2 tracks from Scoundrel Days broken down, including "Manhattan Skyline" and "I've Been Losing You". Each carries the original amp settings, pickup position, tuning, and pedal chain, plus a per-rig adaptation for your own gear.

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