How to Dial In "The Factory Gates" by Kaiser Chiefs - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "The Factory Gates"
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 Education, Education, Education & War (2014). Education, Education, Education & War is the fifth studio album by English rock band Kaiser Chiefs, released on 31 March 2014 by Fiction Records, B-Unique Records, Caroline Records and ATO Records. The album's personnel list credits Andrew "Whitey" White with guitar. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender Player Telecaster through a Vox AC30 C2, the nearest rig we use for Kaiser Chiefs' other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "The Factory Gates" Tone
What guitar did Kaiser Chiefs use on "The Factory Gates"?
The guitar on "The Factory Gates" (released 2014) isn't documented; the Fender Player Telecaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "The Factory Gates" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, 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 "The Factory Gates" 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 Factory Gates" 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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