How to Dial In "Always Malaise (The Man I Am)" by Interpol - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Always Malaise (The Man I Am)"
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 Interpol (2010). Interpol is the fourth studio album by the American rock band Interpol, released on September 7, 2010, through Matador Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Telecaster through a Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb Reissue, the rig we use for Interpol's other songs from Interpol, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Always Malaise (The Man I Am)" Tone
What guitar did Interpol use on "Always Malaise (The Man I Am)"?
The guitar on "Always Malaise (The Man I Am)" (released 2010) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Telecaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Always Malaise (The Man I Am)" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 4.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Volume 6.5. 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 "Always Malaise (The Man I Am)" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Always Malaise (The Man I Am)" 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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