How to Dial In "Souvenirs d'un autre monde" by Alcest - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Souvenirs d'un autre monde"
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 Souvenirs d'un autre monde (2007). 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 nearest rig we use for Alcest's other songs, 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 "Souvenirs d'un autre monde" Tone
What guitar did Alcest use on "Souvenirs d'un autre monde"?
The guitar on "Souvenirs d'un autre monde" (released 2007) 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 "Souvenirs d'un autre monde" 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 "Souvenirs d'un autre monde" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Souvenirs d'un autre monde" 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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