How to Dial In "Canary Yellow" by Haken - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Canary Yellow"
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 Virus (2020). Virus is the sixth studio album by English progressive metal band Haken, released on 24 July 2020 by Inside Out Music. The album's personnel list credits Richard Henshall and Charlie Griffiths with guitars. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Strandberg Boden Original NX 7 through a Fractal Audio Axe-FX III, the rig we use for Haken's other songs from Virus, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Canary Yellow" Tone
What guitar did Haken use on "Canary Yellow"?
The guitar on "Canary Yellow" (released 2020) isn't documented; the Strandberg Boden Original NX 7 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Canary Yellow" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6.5, 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 "Canary Yellow" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Canary Yellow" 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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