How to Dial In "Starcarr Lane" by Alcatrazz - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Starcarr Lane"
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 No Parole from Rock 'n' Roll (1983). No Parole from Rock 'n' Roll is the debut album by American heavy metal band Alcatrazz, led by veteran singer Graham Bonnet, released in 1983. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Vintage '62 Stratocaster through a Marshall 1959SLP Plexi Super Lead Reissue, the rig we use for Alcatrazz's other songs from No Parole from Rock 'n' Roll, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Starcarr Lane" Tone
What guitar did Alcatrazz use on "Starcarr Lane"?
The guitar on "Starcarr Lane" (released 1983) isn't documented; the Fender American Vintage '62 Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Starcarr Lane" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6.5, Volume 7.5. 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 "Starcarr Lane" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Starcarr Lane" 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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