How to Dial In "Ice Station Zebra" by Jack White - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Ice Station Zebra"
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 Boarding House Reach (2018). Boarding House Reach is the third studio album by American rock musician Jack White. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender Player II Telecaster through a Fender '65 Twin Reverb Reissue, the rig we use for Jack White's other songs from Boarding House Reach, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Ice Station Zebra" Tone
What guitar did Jack White use on "Ice Station Zebra"?
The guitar on "Ice Station Zebra" (released 2018) isn't documented; the Fender Player II Telecaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Ice Station Zebra" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 4, Bass 4, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 7, 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 "Ice Station Zebra" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Ice Station Zebra" 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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