How to Dial In "Highroyds" by Kaiser Chiefs - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Highroyds"
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 Yours Truly, Angry Mob (2007). Yours Truly, Angry Mob is the second studio album by English rock band Kaiser Chiefs, released on 21 February 2007 by B-Unique Records in the UK and Universal Motown in the US. The album's personnel list credits Andrew White with guitar. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson ES-335 through a Marshall 1962 Bluesbreaker Reissue, the rig we use for Kaiser Chiefs' other songs from Yours Truly, Angry Mob, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Highroyds" Tone
What guitar did Kaiser Chiefs use on "Highroyds"?
The guitar on "Highroyds" (released 2007) isn't documented; the Gibson ES-335 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Highroyds" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5.5, Bass 5, Mid 6.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Volume 7. 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 "Highroyds" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Highroyds" 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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