How to Dial In "Black and White" by INXS - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Black and White"
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 Shabooh Shoobah (1982). Shabooh Shoobah is the third studio album by Australian rock band INXS. It was released on 13 October 1982. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender Player Stratocaster through a Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus, the rig we use for INXS' other songs from Shabooh Shoobah, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Black and White" Tone
What guitar did INXS use on "Black and White"?
The guitar on "Black and White" (released 1982) isn't documented; the Fender Player Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Black and White" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, Treble 7, 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 "Black and White" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Black and White" 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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