Skinty Fia album cover - Fontaines D.C.
Guitar tone settings

How to Dial In "In ár gCroíthe go deo" by Fontaines D.C. - Guitar Tone Settings

The rig

Gear for "In ár gCroíthe go deo"

Suggested rig · the original isn't documented.

The settings

Knob Positions, Pickup, and Tuning

Amp settings

Where to set the knobs for this tone. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale.

Gain4.5
Bass5
Mid6
Treble6.5
Presence5.5
Volume7.5

On your amp, these numbers won't sound the same.

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Guitar setup

How the artist had their guitar configured for this take.

Pickup selector
NeckNk+MdMiddleBr+MdBridge
Guitar knobs
Tone9
Volume10
Recording notes

From Skinty Fia (2022). A slow, sombre track with a dragging, droning guitar part and a deep, heavy feel. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Jazzmaster through a Fender '65 Twin Reverb Reissue stands in. Use the bridge pickup and set the amp for a moderate crunch. Tuning isn't documented here.

FAQ

Common Questions About the "In ár gCroíthe go deo" Tone

  1. What guitar did Fontaines D.C. use on "In ár gCroíthe go deo"?

    The guitar on "In ár gCroíthe go deo" (released 2022) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Jazzmaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.

  2. What amp settings does "In ár gCroíthe go deo" need?

    Settings for this sound: Gain 4.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 5.5, Volume 7.5. 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.

  3. Can I play "In ár gCroíthe go deo" without the original gear?

    Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "In ár gCroíthe go deo" 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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