How to Dial In "La Princesse Perdue" by Camel - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "La Princesse Perdue"
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 Snow Goose (1975). The Snow Goose is the third studio album by the band Camel, released on 25 April 1975 by Gama and Decca. The album's personnel list credits Andrew Latimer with electric, acoustic and slide guitars. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s through a Marshall 1959SLP Plexi Super Lead Reissue, the rig we use for Camel's other songs from The Snow Goose, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "La Princesse Perdue" Tone
What guitar did Camel use on "La Princesse Perdue"?
The guitar on "La Princesse Perdue" (released 1975) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "La Princesse Perdue" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 5, 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 "La Princesse Perdue" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "La Princesse Perdue" 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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