How to Dial In "Keep Me In the Open" by Gang of Youths - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Keep Me In the Open"
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). Go Farther in Lightness is the second studio album by Australian alternative rock band Gang of Youths, released on 18 August 2017 by Mosy Recordings. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Telecaster through a Vox AC30 C2, the rig we use for Gang of Youths' other songs from Go Farther in Lightness, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Keep Me In the Open" Tone
What guitar did Gang of Youths use on "Keep Me In the Open"?
The guitar on "Keep Me In the Open" (released 2017) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Telecaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Keep Me In the Open" 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 "Keep Me In the Open" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Keep Me In the Open" 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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