How to Dial In "No for an Answer" by Golden Earring - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "No for an Answer"
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 Prisoner of the Night (1980). Prisoner of the Night is the 15th studio album by Dutch hard rock band Golden Earring, released in September 1980 by Polydor. The album's personnel list credits George Kooymans on lead guitar and Barry Hay on guitar. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Custom through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Golden Earring's other songs from Prisoner of the Night, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "No for an Answer" Tone
What guitar did Golden Earring use on "No for an Answer"?
The guitar on "No for an Answer" (released 1980) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Custom above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "No for an Answer" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6.5, Bass 6, Mid 6, 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 "No for an Answer" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "No for an Answer" 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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