How to Dial In "Desire Lines" by Deerhunter - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Desire Lines"
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 Halcyon Digest (2010). Halcyon Digest is the fifth studio album by American indie rock band Deerhunter, released on September 27, 2010 by 4AD. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender Player Jaguar through a Fender '65 Twin Reverb Reissue, the nearest rig we use for Deerhunter's other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Desire Lines" Tone
What guitar did Deerhunter use on "Desire Lines"?
The guitar on "Desire Lines" (released 2010) isn't documented; the Fender Player Jaguar above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Desire Lines" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Volume 7.5. 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 "Desire Lines" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Desire Lines" 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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