How to Dial In "Alien Chase on Arabian Desert" by Al Di Meola - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Alien Chase on Arabian Desert"
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 Splendido Hotel (1980). Splendido Hotel is the double album of studio and live recordings by the American jazz fusion guitarist Al Di Meola, released on 10 May 1980 by Columbia Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Custom through a Marshall 1959SLP Plexi Super Lead Reissue, the nearest rig we use for Al Di Meola's other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Alien Chase on Arabian Desert" Tone
What guitar did Al Di Meola use on "Alien Chase on Arabian Desert"?
The guitar on "Alien Chase on Arabian Desert" (released 1980) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Custom above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Alien Chase on Arabian Desert" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 4.5, Bass 5, Mid 6.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Volume 6.5. 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 "Alien Chase on Arabian Desert" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Alien Chase on Arabian Desert" 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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