How to Dial In "Là-bas" by Jean-Jacques Goldman - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Là-bas"
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 Entre gris clair et gris foncé (1987). Entre gris clair et gris foncé is a double album by the French singer Jean-Jacques Goldman, released in November 1987 by Epic. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Stratocaster through a Fender '65 Twin Reverb Reissue, the rig we use for Jean-Jacques Goldman's other songs from Entre gris clair et gris foncé, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Là-bas" Tone
What guitar did Jean-Jacques Goldman use on "Là-bas"?
The guitar on "Là-bas" (released 1987) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II 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 "Là-bas" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 2.5, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 6.5, Presence 5, Volume 5.5. 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 "Là-bas" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Là-bas" 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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