How to Dial In "Plimsoll Punks" by Alvvays - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Plimsoll Punks"
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 Antisocialites (2017). A bright, jangling indie-pop song with chiming, chorus-tinged guitars. 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 and use the neck pickup. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Plimsoll Punks" Tone
What guitar did Alvvays use on "Plimsoll Punks"?
The guitar on "Plimsoll Punks" (released 2017) isn't documented; the Fender Player Jaguar above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Plimsoll Punks" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 2.5, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 6.5, Presence 5.5, Volume 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 "Plimsoll Punks" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Plimsoll Punks" 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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