How to Dial In "The Attack of the Giant Ants" by Blondie - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "The Attack of the Giant Ants"
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 Blondie (1976). Blondie is the debut studio album by American rock band Blondie, released in December 1976 by Private Stock. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender Standard Stratocaster through a Fender Silverface Twin Reverb, the rig we use for Blondie's other songs from Blondie, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "The Attack of the Giant Ants" Tone
What guitar did Blondie use on "The Attack of the Giant Ants"?
The guitar on "The Attack of the Giant Ants" (released 1976) isn't documented; the Fender Standard Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "The Attack of the Giant Ants" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 4.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, 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 "The Attack of the Giant Ants" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "The Attack of the Giant Ants" 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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