Edge of the Century Guitar Tone - Amp Settings for Every Track
Translate any Edge of the Century 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
- 6
- Treble
- 6
- Presence
- 5.5
- Volume
- 6.5
The Gear Behind Edge of the Century
Every Edge of the Century Tone You Can Dial In
2 of this record's tracks are broken down so far. Most popular first.
Common Questions About the Edge of the Century Tone
What amp was Edge of the Century recorded with?
Every one of the Edge of the Century 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 Edge of the Century?
The Les Paul (modern equivalent: Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s) appears on the most Edge of the Century 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 Edge of the Century sound?
Across the 2 guitar tracks from Edge of the Century we've catalogued, the median is gain 4 (range 4–4), with bass 5, mid 6, 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 Edge of the Century?
The Boss CE-2 Chorus 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 Edge of the Century songs can I dial in here?
ToneMirror has 2 tracks from Edge of the Century broken down, including "Love at First Sight" and "Show Me the Way". Each carries the original amp settings, pickup position, tuning, and pedal chain, plus a per-rig adaptation for your own gear.