How to Dial In "Kings of the Wild Frontier" by Adam and the Ants - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Kings of the Wild Frontier"
Suggested rig · the original isn't documented.
Knob Positions, Pickup, and Tuning
Where to set the knobs for this tone. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale.
On your amp, these numbers won't sound the same.
Get the settings for my ampHow the artist had their guitar configured for this take.
From Kings of the Wild Frontier (1980). Kings of the Wild Frontier is the second studio album by the English new wave band Adam and the Ants. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gretsch G5420T Electromatic Classic Hollow Body Single-Cut through a Vox AC30 C2, the rig we use for Adam and the Ants' other songs from Kings of the Wild Frontier, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Kings of the Wild Frontier" Tone
What guitar did Adam and the Ants use on "Kings of the Wild Frontier"?
The guitar on "Kings of the Wild Frontier" (released 1980) isn't documented; the Gretsch G5420T Electromatic Classic Hollow Body Single-Cut above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Kings of the Wild Frontier" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 4, Bass 4, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 5, Volume 6. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale; match them on your amp first, then nudge to taste. ToneMirror can translate these positions for whatever amp you actually own.
Can I play "Kings of the Wild Frontier" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Kings of the Wild Frontier" tone on a Katana, a Helix, a tube combo, or anything else. The translation accounts for EQ curve, gain structure, and pickup type so the result actually sounds like the record, not just the same knob numbers on different gear.
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