Artist · 4 tones

City and Colour Guitar Tone - Settings for Every Signature Song

Browse every City and Colour song we've broken down into amp settings, pickup choice, and pedal chain - then adapt the recipe to whatever rig you actually own.

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Record by record

City and Colour Albums We've Broken Down

Every tone

All 4 City and Colour Tones

Across the years

City and Colour Tone Evolution

  1. 2008
    Sleeping Sickness
    Bring Me Your Love
  2. 2011
    Fragile Bird
    Little Hell
  3. 2023
    Meant to Be
    The Love Still Held Me Near
  4. 2023
    Underground
    The Love Still Held Me Near
FAQ

Common Questions About City and Colour's Tone

  1. What guitar does City and Colour play?

    The specific guitar City and Colour used on these recordings varies song to song - the settings we list are tuned to the tracked tone, not a single instrument.

  2. What amp does City and Colour use?

    City and Colour's amp rig varies across their catalog. Each tone breakdown lists the specific amp used for that song.

  3. How many City and Colour songs can I dial in here?

    ToneMirror has tone breakdowns for 4 City and Colour songs, including "Fragile Bird", "Meant to Be", "Sleeping Sickness". Each one comes with the original amp settings, pickup position, tuning, and pedal chain - plus a per-rig adaptation so you can play it on your own gear.

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