How to Dial In "Can-Utility and the Coastliners" by Genesis - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Can-Utility and the Coastliners"
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 Foxtrot (1972). Foxtrot is the fourth studio album by the English progressive rock band Genesis, released on 15 September 1972 by Charisma Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Custom through a Hiwatt DR103 Custom 100, the rig we use for Genesis' other songs from Foxtrot, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the neck pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Can-Utility and the Coastliners" Tone
What guitar did Genesis use on "Can-Utility and the Coastliners"?
The guitar on "Can-Utility and the Coastliners" (released 1972) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Custom above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Can-Utility and the Coastliners" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 6, 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 "Can-Utility and the Coastliners" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Can-Utility and the Coastliners" 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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