How to Dial In "Thin Air" by Anathema - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Thin Air"
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 We're Here Because We're Here (2010). We're Here Because We're Here is the eighth album by British rock band Anathema, released on 31 May 2010 by Kscope. The album's personnel list credits Vincent Cavanagh, Daniel Cavanagh and John Douglas with guitar. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Stratocaster through a Vox AC30 C2, the rig we use for Anathema's other songs from We're Here Because We're Here, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the neck pickup.
Common Questions About the "Thin Air" Tone
What guitar did Anathema use on "Thin Air"?
The guitar on "Thin Air" (released 2010) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Thin Air" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 2.5, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, Treble 6, 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 "Thin Air" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Thin Air" 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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