How to Dial In "Achilles Come Down" by Gang of Youths - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Achilles Come Down"
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 Go Farther in Lightness (2017). An anthemic, driving indie-rock song that builds toward a wide chorus. No source documents the guitar or amp on this track, so a Fender American Professional II Telecaster into a Vox AC30 C2 stands in. Keep the amp clean, just on the edge of breakup, and play the bridge pickup. The rest of the album is in standard tuning, so that is assumed here.
Common Questions About the "Achilles Come Down" Tone
What guitar did Gang of Youths use on "Achilles Come Down"?
The guitar on "Achilles Come Down" (released 2017) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Telecaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Achilles Come Down" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 5.5, 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 "Achilles Come Down" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Achilles Come Down" 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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