How to Dial In "Judy Staring at the Sun" by Catherine Wheel - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Judy Staring at the Sun"
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 Adam and Eve (1997). Adam and Eve is the fourth studio album by English alternative rock band Catherine Wheel, released on 29 July 1997 through Mercury Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the nearest rig we use for Catherine Wheel's other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the neck pickup.
Common Questions About the "Judy Staring at the Sun" Tone
What guitar did Catherine Wheel use on "Judy Staring at the Sun"?
The guitar on "Judy Staring at the Sun" (released 1997) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Judy Staring at the Sun" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 5, Treble 6, Presence 6, 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 "Judy Staring at the Sun" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Judy Staring at the Sun" 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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