Carry on the Grudge album cover - Jamie T
Guitar tone settings

How to Dial In "Zombie" by Jamie T - Guitar Tone Settings

Jamie T·2014·Carry on the Grudge
The rig

Gear for "Zombie"

Suggested rig · the original isn't documented.

The settings

Knob Positions, Pickup, and Tuning

Amp settings

Where to set the knobs for this tone. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale.

Gain4
Bass5
Mid6
Treble6
Presence5
Volume6

On your amp, these numbers won't sound the same.

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Guitar setup

How the artist had their guitar configured for this take.

Pickup selector
NeckNk+MdMiddleBr+MdBridge
Guitar knobs
Tone6
Volume7
Recording notes

From Carry on the Grudge (2014). A scrappy indie track driven by a bright, slightly overdriven electric guitar. No source documents the guitar or amp on this track, so a Fender Player Telecaster into a Vox AC30 C2 stands in. Set a light-to-medium crunch on the bridge pickup and dig in harder for the louder sections. Tuning isn't documented here.

FAQ

Common Questions About the "Zombie" Tone

  1. What guitar did Jamie T use on "Zombie"?

    The guitar on "Zombie" (released 2014) isn't documented; the Fender Player Telecaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.

  2. What amp settings does "Zombie" need?

    Settings for this sound: Gain 4, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 5, 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.

  3. Can I play "Zombie" without the original gear?

    Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Zombie" 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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