How to Dial In "Do the Dark" by Blondie - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Do the Dark"
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 Autoamerican (1980). Autoamerican is the fifth studio album by American rock band Blondie, released on 19 November 1980 by Chrysalis. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Vintage II 1961 Stratocaster through a Fender '65 Twin Reverb Reissue, the rig we use for Blondie's other songs from Autoamerican, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the middle+bridge pickups together.
Common Questions About the "Do the Dark" Tone
What guitar did Blondie use on "Do the Dark"?
The guitar on "Do the Dark" (released 1980) isn't documented; the Fender American Vintage II 1961 Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: middle + bridge (position 4) on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Do the Dark" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 2.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6, Volume 5.5. 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 "Do the Dark" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Do the Dark" 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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