How to Dial In "Continuous Thunder" by Japandroids - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Continuous Thunder"
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 Celebration Rock (2012). Celebration Rock is the second studio album by the Canadian rock duo Japandroids, released in 2012 by Polyvinyl. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson SG Standard through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Japandroids' other songs from Celebration Rock, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Continuous Thunder" Tone
What guitar did Japandroids use on "Continuous Thunder"?
The guitar on "Continuous Thunder" (released 2012) isn't documented; the Gibson SG Standard above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Continuous Thunder" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 6, Presence 6, Volume 8. 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 "Continuous Thunder" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Continuous Thunder" 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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