How to Dial In "Eleanor Put Your Boots On" by Franz Ferdinand - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Eleanor Put Your Boots On"
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 You Could Have It So Much Better (2005). A bright, punchy, danceable indie-rock song with sharp, choppy guitars. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so a Fender American Vintage '52 Telecaster (AVRI Reissue) through a Marshall JCM800 2203 stands in. Use the bridge pickup and set the amp for a moderate crunch. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Eleanor Put Your Boots On" Tone
What guitar did Franz Ferdinand use on "Eleanor Put Your Boots On"?
The guitar on "Eleanor Put Your Boots On" (released 2005) isn't documented; the Fender American Vintage '52 Telecaster (AVRI Reissue) above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Eleanor Put Your Boots On" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 4, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, Treble 7, 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 "Eleanor Put Your Boots On" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Eleanor Put Your Boots On" 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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