How to Dial In "Heading for the Door" by Duster - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Heading for the Door"
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 Stratosphere (1998). A hazy slowcore song with hushed, murky guitars and a lo-fi, home-recorded character. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Jazzmaster through a Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb Reissue stands in. Set the amp clean with a little edge and use the neck pickup. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Heading for the Door" Tone
What guitar did Duster use on "Heading for the Door"?
The guitar on "Heading for the Door" (released 1998) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Jazzmaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Heading for the Door" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3, Bass 5.5, Mid 5, Treble 5.5, Presence 5, Volume 4.5. 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 "Heading for the Door" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Heading for the Door" 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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