How to Dial In "Nothing Ever Happens" by Del Amitri - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Nothing Ever Happens"
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 Waking Hours (1989). Waking Hours is the second studio album by Scottish alternative rock band Del Amitri, released in July 1989 by A&M Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Telecaster through a Fender Deluxe Reverb (Blackface), the rig we use for Del Amitri's other songs from Waking Hours, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Nothing Ever Happens" Tone
What guitar did Del Amitri use on "Nothing Ever Happens"?
The guitar on "Nothing Ever Happens" (released 1989) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Telecaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Nothing Ever Happens" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, 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 "Nothing Ever Happens" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Nothing Ever Happens" 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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