How to Dial In "Black Horse and the Cherry Tree" by KT Tunstall - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Black Horse and the Cherry Tree"
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 Eye to the Telescope (2004). Eye to the Telescope is the debut studio album by Scottish singer-songwriter KT Tunstall, originally released on 13 December 2004 and re-released 10 January 2005 by Relentless Records. The song's Wikipedia article says Tunstall usually performs it solo, building the layered guitar and vocal parts with a looping pedal. It does not name her guitar or amp, so a Fender American Vintage '52 Telecaster through a Vox AC30 C2, the rig we use for KT Tunstall's other songs from Eye to the Telescope, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Black Horse and the Cherry Tree" Tone
What guitar did KT Tunstall use on "Black Horse and the Cherry Tree"?
The guitar on "Black Horse and the Cherry Tree" (released 2004) isn't documented; the Fender American Vintage '52 Telecaster (AVRI Reissue) above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Black Horse and the Cherry Tree" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 4, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 5.5, Presence 4.5, Volume 6.5. 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 "Black Horse and the Cherry Tree" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Black Horse and the Cherry Tree" 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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