How to Dial In "Save Me Now" by Billy Idol - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Save Me Now"
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 Kings & Queens of the Underground (2014), with Steve Stevens on guitar. No source breaks the rig down by song, so a Les Paul Custom into a Marshall JCM800 stands in. A bright, mid-gain crunch on the bridge pickup. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Save Me Now" Tone
What guitar did Billy Idol use on "Save Me Now"?
The guitar on "Save Me Now" (released 2014) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Custom above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Save Me Now" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Volume 6.5. 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 "Save Me Now" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Save Me Now" 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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