How to Dial In "La Belle Et la Bete" by Babyshambles - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "La Belle Et la Bete"
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 Down in Albion (2005). Down in Albion is the debut album by English rock band Babyshambles. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson ES-335 through a Marshall JCM900 4100 Dual Reverb, the rig we use for Babyshambles' other songs from Down in Albion, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "La Belle Et la Bete" Tone
What guitar did Babyshambles use on "La Belle Et la Bete"?
The guitar on "La Belle Et la Bete" (released 2005) isn't documented; the Gibson ES-335 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "La Belle Et la Bete" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, 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 "La Belle Et la Bete" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "La Belle Et la Bete" 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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