How to Dial In "La nuit je mens" by Alain Bashung - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "La nuit je mens"
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 Fantaisie militaire (1998). Fantaisie militaire is the tenth studio album by the French rock musician Alain Bashung, released on 6 January 1998 by Barclay. The album's personnel list credits Édith Fambuena and Adrian Utley with electric guitar. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Jazzmaster through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the nearest rig we use for Alain Bashung's other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "La nuit je mens" Tone
What guitar did Alain Bashung use on "La nuit je mens"?
The guitar on "La nuit je mens" (released 1998) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Jazzmaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "La nuit je mens" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 5.5, 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 "La nuit je mens" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "La nuit je mens" 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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