How to Dial In "Black Capricorn Day" by Jamiroquai - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Black Capricorn Day"
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 Synkronized (1999). Synkronized is the fourth studio album by English funk and acid jazz band Jamiroquai, released on 8 June 1999 by Sony Soho Square. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Standard Stratocaster through a Fender '65 Twin Reverb Reissue, the rig we use for Jamiroquai's other songs from Synkronized, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Black Capricorn Day" Tone
What guitar did Jamiroquai use on "Black Capricorn Day"?
The guitar on "Black Capricorn Day" (released 1999) isn't documented; the Fender American Standard 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 Capricorn Day" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 2, Bass 4, Mid 5.5, Treble 7.5, Presence 6, Volume 4. 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 Capricorn Day" 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 Capricorn Day" 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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