How to Dial In "East of Eden" by Big Country - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "East of Eden"
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 Steeltown (1984). Steeltown is the second studio album by Scottish band Big Country. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender Standard Stratocaster through a Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus, the rig we use for Big Country's other songs from Steeltown, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "East of Eden" Tone
What guitar did Big Country use on "East of Eden"?
The guitar on "East of Eden" (released 1984) isn't documented; the Fender Standard Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "East of Eden" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5.5, 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 "East of Eden" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "East of Eden" 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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