How to Dial In "Never Here" by Elastica - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Never Here"
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 Elastica (1995). Elastica is the debut studio album by the English alternative rock band Elastica, released on 13 March 1995 by Deceptive Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender Player Telecaster through a Fender '65 Twin Reverb Reissue, the rig we use for Elastica's other songs from Elastica, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Never Here" Tone
What guitar did Elastica use on "Never Here"?
The guitar on "Never Here" (released 1995) isn't documented; the Fender Player Telecaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Never Here" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 5.5, 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 "Never Here" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Never Here" 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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