How to Dial In "When The River Runs Dry" by Hunters & Collectors - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "When The River Runs Dry"
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 Ghost Nation (1989). Ghost Nation is the sixth studio album by Australian rock band, Hunters & Collectors, released on 27 November 1989 by Mushroom. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender Player Stratocaster through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the nearest rig we use for Hunters & Collectors' other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "When The River Runs Dry" Tone
What guitar did Hunters & Collectors use on "When The River Runs Dry"?
The guitar on "When The River Runs Dry" (released 1989) isn't documented; the Fender Player Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "When The River Runs Dry" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5.5, Bass 5.5, 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 "When The River Runs Dry" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "When The River Runs Dry" 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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