How to Dial In "Too Late Marlene" by Duran Duran - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Too Late Marlene"
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 Big Thing (1988). Big Thing is the fifth studio album by the English pop rock band Duran Duran, released on 17 October 1988 by EMI. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Stratocaster through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Duran Duran's other songs from Big Thing, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Too Late Marlene" Tone
What guitar did Duran Duran use on "Too Late Marlene"?
The guitar on "Too Late Marlene" (released 1988) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Too Late Marlene" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Volume 6. 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 "Too Late Marlene" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Too Late Marlene" 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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