How to Dial In "Les Jardins de minuit" by Alcest - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Les Jardins de minuit"
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 Spiritual Instinct (2019). Spiritual Instinct is the sixth studio album by French post-black metal band Alcest. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Vintage II 1966 Jazzmaster through a Marshall JVM410H, the rig we use for Alcest's other songs from Spiritual Instinct, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Published transcriptions put it in E♭ standard (E♭ A♭ D♭ G♭ B♭ E♭), a half step below standard.
Common Questions About the "Les Jardins de minuit" Tone
What guitar did Alcest use on "Les Jardins de minuit"?
The guitar on "Les Jardins de minuit" (released 2019) isn't documented; the Fender American Vintage II 1966 Jazzmaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. The track is in E♭ Standard (E♭ A♭ D♭ G♭ B♭ E♭), so retune before you dial anything in.
What amp settings does "Les Jardins de minuit" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Volume 5.5. 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 "Les Jardins de minuit" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Les Jardins de minuit" 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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