How to Dial In "English Girl" by Eagles of Death Metal - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "English Girl"
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 Peace, Love, Death Metal (2004). Peace, Love, Death Metal is debut studio album by American rock band Eagles of Death Metal, released on 23 March 2004 by AntAcidAudio. 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 Eagles of Death Metal's other songs from Peace, Love, Death Metal, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "English Girl" Tone
What guitar did Eagles of Death Metal use on "English Girl"?
The guitar on "English Girl" (released 2004) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "English Girl" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5.5, Bass 4.5, Mid 6.5, Treble 7, Presence 6.5, Volume 6.5. 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 "English Girl" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "English Girl" 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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