How to Dial In "Leilani" by Hoodoo Gurus - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Leilani"
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.
One of the singles from Stoneage Romeos, the Australian band's debut album, released in March 1984 on Big Time and in the US on A&M that September. The other singles were "My Girl", "Tojo" and "I Want You Back", and the album won Best Debut Album at the 1984 Countdown Awards. The sources available here don't name the guitars or amps, so the rig is a suggestion. Play the jangling, garage-pop riffs on the bridge pickup with a bright, mid-gain tone and a fast, chunky strum. No transcription could be checked, so no tuning is given.
Common Questions About the "Leilani" Tone
What guitar did Hoodoo Gurus use on "Leilani"?
The guitar on "Leilani" (released 1984) isn't documented; the Fender American Vintage II 1966 Jazzmaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Leilani" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, 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 "Leilani" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Leilani" 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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