How to Dial In "On Melancholy Hill" by Gorillaz - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "On Melancholy Hill"
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 Plastic Beach (2010). Plastic Beach is the third studio album by British virtual band Gorillaz, released on 3 March 2010 by Parlophone internationally and by Virgin Records in the United States. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Junior through a Vox AC30 C2, the rig we use for Gorillaz's other songs from Plastic Beach, stands in. Keep the amp clean, just at the edge of breakup, and use the single pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "On Melancholy Hill" Tone
What guitar did Gorillaz use on "On Melancholy Hill"?
The guitar on "On Melancholy Hill" (released 2010) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Junior above gets the sound. Pickup selector: single pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "On Melancholy Hill" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, 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 "On Melancholy Hill" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "On Melancholy Hill" 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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