How to Dial In "Speaking with a Ghost" by Citizen - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Speaking with a Ghost"
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 Youth (2013). Youth is the debut studio album by American rock band Citizen, released June 11, 2013 on Run for Cover Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Jazzmaster through a Fender Deluxe Reverb, the rig we use for Citizen's other songs from Youth, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Speaking with a Ghost" Tone
What guitar did Citizen use on "Speaking with a Ghost"?
The guitar on "Speaking with a Ghost" (released 2013) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Jazzmaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Speaking with a Ghost" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5.5, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 6.5, Presence 5.5, 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 "Speaking with a Ghost" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Speaking with a Ghost" 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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