How to Dial In "Man of Our Times" by Genesis - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Man of Our Times"
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 Duke (1980). Duke is the tenth studio album by the English rock band Genesis, released in the USA on 24 March 1980 and in the UK on 28 March by Charisma Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Stratocaster through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Genesis' other songs from Duke, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Man of Our Times" Tone
What guitar did Genesis use on "Man of Our Times"?
The guitar on "Man of Our Times" (released 1980) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Man of Our Times" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3.5, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, Treble 6, 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 "Man of Our Times" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Man of Our Times" 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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