How to Dial In "sailing day" by BUMP OF CHICKEN - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "sailing day"
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 Yggdrasil (2004). Yggdrasil (ユグドラシル, Yugudorashiru) is the fourth studio album by Bump of Chicken, released on August 25, 2004. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the nearest rig we use for BUMP OF CHICKEN's other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Published transcriptions put it in E♭ standard (E♭ A♭ D♭ G♭ B♭ E♭), a half step below standard.
Common Questions About the "sailing day" Tone
What guitar did BUMP OF CHICKEN use on "sailing day"?
The guitar on "sailing day" (released 2004) isn't documented; the Gibson 1959 Les Paul Standard Reissue (Custom Shop) above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. The track is in E♭ Standard (E♭ A♭ D♭ G♭ B♭ E♭), so retune before you dial anything in.
What amp settings does "sailing day" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Volume 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 "sailing day" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "sailing day" 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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