How to Dial In "Flags and Banners" by Faces - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Flags and Banners"
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 Ooh La La (1973). Ooh La La is the fourth studio album by the English rock band Faces, released in March 1973 by Warner Bros. Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Zemaitis Disc Front (Metal Front) through a Hiwatt DR103 Custom 100, the rig we use for Faces' other songs from Ooh La La, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Flags and Banners" Tone
What guitar did Faces use on "Flags and Banners"?
The guitar on "Flags and Banners" (released 1973) isn't documented; the Zemaitis Disc Front (Metal Front) above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Flags and Banners" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6, 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 "Flags and Banners" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Flags and Banners" 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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