How to Dial In "The Past Recedes" by John Frusciante - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "The Past Recedes"
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 Curtains (2005). A gentle, melodic track from Curtains, led by a clean, lightly chorused electric guitar with a restrained, lyrical solo. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so a Fender American Vintage II 1961 Stratocaster through a Marshall Silver Jubilee 2555X stands in. Set the amp clean and use the neck pickup. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "The Past Recedes" Tone
What guitar did John Frusciante use on "The Past Recedes"?
The guitar on "The Past Recedes" (released 2005) isn't documented; the Fender American Vintage II 1961 Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "The Past Recedes" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 2.5, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 5.5, 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.
Can I play "The Past Recedes" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "The Past Recedes" 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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