How to Dial In "Jump They Say" by David Bowie - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Jump They Say"
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 Black Tie White Noise (1993). Black Tie White Noise is the eighteenth studio album by the English musician David Bowie, released on 5 April 1993 through Savage Records in the United States and Arista Records in the United Kingdom. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Custom through a Marshall Major (200W) - 'The Pig', the nearest rig we use for David Bowie's other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Jump They Say" Tone
What guitar did David Bowie use on "Jump They Say"?
The guitar on "Jump They Say" (released 1993) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Custom above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Jump They Say" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6.5, Bass 6, Mid 6.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, 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 "Jump They Say" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Jump They Say" 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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