How to Dial In "An Illustration of Loneliness (Sleepless in New York)" by Courtney Barnett - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "An Illustration of Loneliness (Sleepless in New York)"
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 Sometimes I Sit and Think, and Sometimes I Just Sit (2015). A jangly, melodic indie-rock song with bright, chiming guitar. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so a Fender Player Jaguar through a Fender Hot Rod DeVille 212 IV stands in. Set the amp on the edge of breakup and use the bridge pickup. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "An Illustration of Loneliness (Sleepless in New York)" Tone
What guitar did Courtney Barnett use on "An Illustration of Loneliness (Sleepless in New York)"?
The guitar on "An Illustration of Loneliness (Sleepless in New York)" (released 2015) isn't documented; the Fender Player Jaguar above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "An Illustration of Loneliness (Sleepless in New York)" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 4.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, 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 "An Illustration of Loneliness (Sleepless in New York)" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "An Illustration of Loneliness (Sleepless in New York)" 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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