How to Dial In "Creatures of the Fire" by Bush - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Creatures of the Fire"
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 Art of Survival (2022). The Art of Survival is the ninth studio album by British alternative rock band Bush. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Stratocaster through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Bush's other songs from The Art of Survival, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Creatures of the Fire" Tone
What guitar did Bush use on "Creatures of the Fire"?
The guitar on "Creatures of the Fire" (released 2022) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Creatures of the Fire" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 5.5, 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 "Creatures of the Fire" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Creatures of the Fire" 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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