How to Dial In "Takane no Hanako-san" by back number - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Takane no Hanako-san"
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.
Released as a 2013 single. 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.
Common Questions About the "Takane no Hanako-san" Tone
What guitar did back number use on "Takane no Hanako-san"?
The guitar on "Takane no Hanako-san" (released 2013) 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).
What amp settings does "Takane no Hanako-san" 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.
Can I play "Takane no Hanako-san" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Takane no Hanako-san" 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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