How to Dial In "Ong Ong" by Blur - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Ong Ong"
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 The Magic Whip (2015), recorded in Hong Kong. Coxon was photographed with a Telecaster Custom during the sessions, but the rig for this song isn't published, so a Telecaster into a JCM800 stands in. A light crunch on the bridge pickup suits the upbeat strumming. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Ong Ong" Tone
What guitar did Blur use on "Ong Ong"?
The guitar on "Ong Ong" (released 2015) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Telecaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Ong Ong" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 4.5, 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 "Ong Ong" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Ong Ong" 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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