How to Dial In "Swallowed in the Sea" by Coldplay - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Swallowed in the Sea"
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 X&Y (2005). An anthemic X&Y track with chiming guitar. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so a Fender American Vintage '52 Telecaster (AVRI Reissue) through a Vox AC30 C2 stands in. Set the amp on the edge of breakup and use the bridge pickup. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Swallowed in the Sea" Tone
What guitar did Coldplay use on "Swallowed in the Sea"?
The guitar on "Swallowed in the Sea" (released 2005) isn't documented; the Fender American Vintage '52 Telecaster (AVRI Reissue) above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Swallowed in the Sea" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 4, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 7, Presence 6, Volume 6. 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 "Swallowed in the Sea" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Swallowed in the Sea" 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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