Prism Guitar Tone - Amp Settings for Every Track
Translate any Prism track to your gear
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
- 4
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 5.5
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 5.5
- Volume
- 6.5
The Gear Behind Prism
Every Prism Tone You Can Dial In
2 of this record's tracks are broken down so far. Most popular first.
Common Questions About the Prism Tone
What amp was Prism recorded with?
Every one of the Prism tracks in our catalog was tracked on a Super Lead (modern equivalent: Marshall 1959HW Handwired Super Lead). 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 Prism?
The Les Paul (modern equivalent: Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s) appears on the most Prism 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 Prism sound?
Across the 2 guitar tracks from Prism we've catalogued, the median is gain 4 (range 4–4), with bass 5, mid 5.5, treble 6 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.
What pedals are on Prism?
The MXR Phase 90 shows up on the most tracks here. Every track breakdown lists that song's full signal chain in order, and the match engine substitutes what you own for what you don't.
How many Prism songs can I dial in here?
ToneMirror has 2 tracks from Prism broken down, including "Spaceship Superstar" and "Take Me to the Kaptin". Each carries the original amp settings, pickup position, tuning, and pedal chain, plus a per-rig adaptation for your own gear.