How to Dial In "Stars" by Callalily - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Stars"
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 Destination XYZ (2006). Destination XYZ is the debut studio album released on July 17, 2006 by Callalily (now named Lily) through Musiko Records & Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Philippines), Inc. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Stratocaster through a Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb Reissue, the rig we use for Callalily's other songs from Destination XYZ, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the neck+middle pickups together.
Common Questions About the "Stars" Tone
What guitar did Callalily use on "Stars"?
The guitar on "Stars" (released 2006) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck + middle (position 2) on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Stars" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 4, Bass 5.5, Mid 5, Treble 5.5, Presence 4.5, 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 "Stars" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Stars" 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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