How to Dial In "Snow Drop" by L'Arc-en-Ciel - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Snow Drop"
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 ray (1999). ray is the seventh album by the Japanese rock band L'Arc-en-Ciel, released on 1 July 1999 by Ki/oon. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender Jazzmaster (Original) through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for L'Arc-en-Ciel's other songs from ray, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Snow Drop" Tone
What guitar did L'Arc-en-Ciel use on "Snow Drop"?
The guitar on "Snow Drop" (released 1999) isn't documented; the Fender Jazzmaster (Original) above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Snow Drop" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, 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 "Snow Drop" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Snow Drop" 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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