How to Dial In "Wild Imagination" by Kurt Vile - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Wild Imagination"
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 b'lieve i'm goin down... (2015). B'lieve I'm Goin Down... is the sixth studio album by American indie rock musician Kurt Vile, released on September 25, 2015 on Matador Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Vintage '52 Telecaster (AVRI Reissue) through a Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb Reissue, the rig we use for Kurt Vile's other songs from b'lieve i'm goin down..., stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Wild Imagination" Tone
What guitar did Kurt Vile use on "Wild Imagination"?
The guitar on "Wild Imagination" (released 2015) isn't documented; the Fender American Vintage '52 Telecaster (AVRI Reissue) above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Wild Imagination" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 5, Volume 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 "Wild Imagination" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Wild Imagination" 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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