How to Dial In "Mon fils ma bataille" by Daniel Balavoine - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Mon fils ma bataille"
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 Un autre monde (1980). Un autre monde is the fifth album by the French singer Daniel Balavoine, released in November 1980 by Riviera-LM. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Stratocaster through a Marshall JCM800 2203, a common rig for this kind of sound, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Mon fils ma bataille" Tone
What guitar did Daniel Balavoine use on "Mon fils ma bataille"?
The guitar on "Mon fils ma bataille" (released 1980) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Mon fils ma bataille" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6.5, Volume 5.5. 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 "Mon fils ma bataille" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Mon fils ma bataille" 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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