How to Dial In "The Battle of Epping Forest" by Genesis - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "The Battle of Epping Forest"
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 Selling England by the Pound (1973). Selling England by the Pound is the fifth studio album by the English progressive rock band Genesis, released on 5 October 1973, 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 Selling England by the Pound, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the neck pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "The Battle of Epping Forest" Tone
What guitar did Genesis use on "The Battle of Epping Forest"?
The guitar on "The Battle of Epping Forest" (released 1973) 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 "The Battle of Epping Forest" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 4, Bass 5.5, Mid 6.5, Treble 6.5, 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 "The Battle of Epping Forest" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "The Battle of Epping Forest" 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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