How to Dial In "Birds of Prey" by Deep Purple - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Birds of Prey"
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 Infinite (2017). Infinite is the twentieth studio album by English rock band Deep Purple, released on 7 April 2017. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Music Man Steve Morse Standard through an Engl Steve Morse Signature SE, the rig we use for Deep Purple's other songs from Infinite, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Birds of Prey" Tone
What guitar did Deep Purple use on "Birds of Prey"?
The guitar on "Birds of Prey" (released 2017) isn't documented; the Music Man Steve Morse Standard above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Birds of Prey" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6, Bass 5, 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 "Birds of Prey" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Birds of Prey" 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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