How to Dial In "Cemeteries of London" by Coldplay - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Cemeteries of London"
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 Vida or Death and All His Friends (2008). Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends is a 2008 studio album by Coldplay. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Vintage '52 Telecaster through a Vox AC30 C2, the rig we use for Coldplay's other songs from Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Cemeteries of London" Tone
What guitar did Coldplay use on "Cemeteries of London"?
The guitar on "Cemeteries of London" (released 2008) isn't documented; the Fender American Vintage '52 Telecaster (AVRI Reissue) above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Cemeteries of London" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 4.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, 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 "Cemeteries of London" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Cemeteries of London" 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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