How to Dial In "Neon Bible" by Arcade Fire - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Neon Bible"
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 Neon Bible (2007). Neon Bible is the second studio album by Canadian indie rock band Arcade Fire, released on 5 March 2007 by Merge Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Stratocaster through a Fender '65 Twin Reverb Reissue, the rig we use for Arcade Fire's other songs from Neon Bible, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the middle+bridge pickups together.
Common Questions About the "Neon Bible" Tone
What guitar did Arcade Fire use on "Neon Bible"?
The guitar on "Neon Bible" (released 2007) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: middle + bridge (position 4) on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Neon Bible" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 4.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, 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 "Neon Bible" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Neon Bible" 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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