Shot in the Dark Guitar Tone - Amp Settings for Every Track
Translate any Shot in the Dark track to your gear
Median knob positions across the 4 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
- 5.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6.5
- Presence
- 6
- Volume
- 7
The Gear Behind Shot in the Dark
Every Shot in the Dark Tone You Can Dial In
4 of this record's tracks are broken down so far. Most popular first.
Common Questions About the Shot in the Dark Tone
What amp was Shot in the Dark recorded with?
Every one of the Shot in the Dark 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.
What guitar was used on Shot in the Dark?
The Les Paul (modern equivalent: Gibson Les Paul Standard '50s) appears on the most Shot in the Dark 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.
What amp settings do I need for the Shot in the Dark sound?
Across the 4 guitar tracks from Shot in the Dark we've catalogued, the median is gain 5.5 (range 5.5–5.5), with bass 6, 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.
How many Shot in the Dark songs can I dial in here?
ToneMirror has 4 tracks from Shot in the Dark broken down, including "Is Anybody There" and "She Shakes Me". Each carries the original amp settings, pickup position, tuning, and pedal chain, plus a per-rig adaptation for your own gear.