Artist · 3 tones

The The Guitar Tone - Settings for Every Signature Song

Browse every The The 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

The The Albums We've Broken Down

Every tone

All 3 The The Tones

Across the years

The The Tone Evolution

  1. 1983
    Uncertain Smile
    Soul Mining
  2. 1993
  3. 1993
FAQ

Common Questions About The The's Tone

  1. What guitar does The The play?

    The specific guitar The The 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 The The use?

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

  3. How many The The songs can I dial in here?

    ToneMirror has tone breakdowns for 3 The The songs, including "Dogs of Lust", "Slow Emotion Replay", "Uncertain Smile". 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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