How to Dial In "Madame rêve" by Alain Bashung - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Madame rêve"
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 Osez Joséphine (1991). Osez Joséphine (Dare Joséphine) is the eighth studio album by French musician Alain Bashung, issued on 28 October 1991 by Barclay Records, released on 28 October 1991 by Barclay. 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 "Madame rêve" Tone
What guitar did Alain Bashung use on "Madame rêve"?
The guitar on "Madame rêve" (released 1991) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Jazzmaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Madame rêve" 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 "Madame rêve" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Madame rêve" 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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