How to Dial In "Scenic Pastures" by Archers of Loaf - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Scenic Pastures"
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 All the Nations Airports (1996). All the Nations Airports is the third studio album recorded by the indie rock band Archers of Loaf. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Telecaster through a Fender Silverface Twin Reverb, the nearest rig we use for Archers of Loaf's other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Scenic Pastures" Tone
What guitar did Archers of Loaf use on "Scenic Pastures"?
The guitar on "Scenic Pastures" (released 1996) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Telecaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Scenic Pastures" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 4, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 6, Presence 5, 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 "Scenic Pastures" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Scenic Pastures" 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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