How to Dial In "Party Police" by Alvvays - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Party Police"
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 Alvvays (2014). A catchy song with jangly, bright guitar and a slightly fuzzy edge. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so a Fender Player Jaguar through a Vox AC30HW2X Hand-Wired stands in. Set the amp clean with a little edge and use the bridge pickup. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Party Police" Tone
What guitar did Alvvays use on "Party Police"?
The guitar on "Party Police" (released 2014) isn't documented; the Fender Player Jaguar above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Party Police" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Volume 6. 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 "Party Police" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Party Police" 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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