How to Dial In "Big Dreams" by Amyl and the Sniffers - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Big Dreams"
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 Cartoon Darkness (2024). Cartoon Darkness is the third studio album by Australian pub rock and punk band Amyl and the Sniffers. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Explorer through a Hiwatt DR103 Custom 100, the rig we use for Amyl and the Sniffers' other songs from Cartoon Darkness, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Big Dreams" Tone
What guitar did Amyl and the Sniffers use on "Big Dreams"?
The guitar on "Big Dreams" (released 2024) isn't documented; the Gibson Explorer above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Big Dreams" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 6.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Volume 7. 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 "Big Dreams" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Big Dreams" 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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