How to Dial In "Live in a Hiding Place" by Idlewild - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Live in a Hiding Place"
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 The Remote Part (2002). The Remote Part is the third studio album by Scottish rock band Idlewild, released on 15 July 2002 by Parlophone. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson SG Standard through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Idlewild's other songs from The Remote Part, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Live in a Hiding Place" Tone
What guitar did Idlewild use on "Live in a Hiding Place"?
The guitar on "Live in a Hiding Place" (released 2002) isn't documented; the Gibson SG Standard above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Live in a Hiding Place" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, 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 "Live in a Hiding Place" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Live in a Hiding Place" 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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