How to Dial In "Motorcycle Boy" by Fontaines D.C. - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Motorcycle Boy"
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 Romance (2024). A slow, hazy, swaying track in which wide, washed-out guitar chords sit under a hushed vocal. 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.
Common Questions About the "Motorcycle Boy" Tone
What guitar did Fontaines D.C. use on "Motorcycle Boy"?
The guitar on "Motorcycle Boy" (released 2024) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Jazzmaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Motorcycle Boy" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3.5, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, Treble 6.5, 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 "Motorcycle Boy" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Motorcycle Boy" 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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