How to Dial In "Guilty Pleasure" by Cobra Starship - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Guilty Pleasure"
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 ¡Viva la Cobra! (2007). ¡Viva la Cobra! is the second studio album by American dance-rock band Cobra Starship. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s through a Marshall DSL40CR, the nearest rig we use for Cobra Starship's other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Guilty Pleasure" Tone
What guitar did Cobra Starship use on "Guilty Pleasure"?
The guitar on "Guilty Pleasure" (released 2007) 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 "Guilty Pleasure" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5, Bass 5, Mid 6, 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 "Guilty Pleasure" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Guilty Pleasure" 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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