How to Dial In "Out of Time" by Blur - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Out of Time"
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 Think Tank (2003), recorded after Graham Coxon had left the band. No source documents the rig on this song, so a Telecaster into a Marshall JCM800 stands in. Keep the amp clean to lightly driven; it is a gentle, mid-tempo track. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Out of Time" Tone
What guitar did Blur use on "Out of Time"?
The guitar on "Out of Time" (released 2003) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Telecaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Out of Time" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 4, Bass 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 "Out of Time" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Out of Time" 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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