Superstar album cover - back number
Guitar tone settings

How to Dial In "Superstar ni Nattara" by back number - Guitar Tone Settings

back number·2011·Superstar
The rig

Gear for "Superstar ni Nattara"

Suggested rig · the original isn't documented.

The settings

Knob Positions, Pickup, and Tuning

Amp settings

Where to set the knobs for this tone. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale.

Gain3.5
Bass5
Mid5.5
Treble6.5
Presence5.5
Volume4.5

On your amp, these numbers won't sound the same.

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Guitar setup

How the artist had their guitar configured for this take.

TuningStandard(E A D G B E)
Pickup selector
NeckNk+MdMiddleBr+MdBridge
Guitar knobs
Tone7
Volume8
Recording notes

From Superstar (2011). Superstar is a 2011 studio album by back number. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Nash Guitars T-63 through a Fender '59 Bassman LTD Reissue, the nearest rig we use for back number's other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.

FAQ

Common Questions About the "Superstar ni Nattara" Tone

  1. What guitar did back number use on "Superstar ni Nattara"?

    The guitar on "Superstar ni Nattara" (released 2011) isn't documented; the Nash Guitars T-63 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).

  2. What amp settings does "Superstar ni Nattara" need?

    Settings for this sound: Gain 3.5, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 5.5, Volume 4.5. 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.

  3. Can I play "Superstar ni Nattara" without the original gear?

    Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Superstar ni Nattara" 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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