How to Dial In "Quand la musique est bonne" by Jean-Jacques Goldman - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Quand la musique est bonne"
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 Minoritaire (1982). Minoritaire is the second solo album sung in French by the French singer Jean-Jacques Goldman, released in 1982 by NEF. 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 nearest rig we use for Jean-Jacques Goldman's other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Quand la musique est bonne" Tone
What guitar did Jean-Jacques Goldman use on "Quand la musique est bonne"?
The guitar on "Quand la musique est bonne" (released 1982) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Quand la musique est bonne" 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 "Quand la musique est bonne" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Quand la musique est bonne" 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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