How to Dial In "Lover Boy" by L'Arc-en-Ciel - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Lover Boy"
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 Smile (2004). Smile is the ninth album by the Japanese rock band L'Arc-en-Ciel, released on 31 March 2004 by Ki/oon. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Stratocaster through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for L'Arc-en-Ciel's other songs from Smile, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Lover Boy" Tone
What guitar did L'Arc-en-Ciel use on "Lover Boy"?
The guitar on "Lover Boy" (released 2004) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Lover Boy" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6, Bass 4.5, Mid 6.5, Treble 7, Presence 6.5, 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 "Lover Boy" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Lover Boy" 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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