How to Dial In "La vie est belle" by Indochine - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "La vie est belle"
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 13 (2017). A driving, new-wave-flavoured 13 rock track with chiming, chorused guitar. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Stratocaster through a Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus stands in. Set the amp on the edge of breakup and use the middle and bridge pickups. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "La vie est belle" Tone
What guitar did Indochine use on "La vie est belle"?
The guitar on "La vie est belle" (released 2017) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: middle + bridge (position 4) on the guitar.
What amp settings does "La vie est belle" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 4, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, 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 "La vie est belle" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "La vie est belle" 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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