How to Dial In "Cream of the Young" by Fat White Family - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Cream of the Young"
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 Champagne Holocaust (2013). Champagne Holocaust is the debut studio album by English rock band, Fat White Family, released on April 1, 2013, by Trashmouth Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender Standard Stratocaster through a Vox AC30HW2X Hand-Wired, the rig we use for Fat White Family's other songs from Champagne Holocaust, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Cream of the Young" Tone
What guitar did Fat White Family use on "Cream of the Young"?
The guitar on "Cream of the Young" (released 2013) isn't documented; the Fender Standard Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Cream of the Young" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, 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 "Cream of the Young" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Cream of the Young" 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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