How to Dial In "Little Discourage" by Idlewild - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Little Discourage"
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 100 Broken Windows (2000). 100 Broken Windows is the second studio album by Scottish rock band Idlewild, released on 9 May 2000. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Telecaster through a Vox AC30 C2, the rig we use for Idlewild's other songs from 100 Broken Windows, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Little Discourage" Tone
What guitar did Idlewild use on "Little Discourage"?
The guitar on "Little Discourage" (released 2000) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Telecaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Little Discourage" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5, Bass 4.5, Mid 5, 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 "Little Discourage" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Little Discourage" 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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