How to Dial In "Stay Away" by L'Arc-en-Ciel - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Stay Away"
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 Real (2000). Real is the eighth album by the Japanese rock band L'Arc-en-Ciel, released on 30 August 2000 by Ki/oon. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Stratocaster through a Fender Hot Rod DeVille 212 IV, the rig we use for L'Arc-en-Ciel's other songs from Real, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the neck+middle pickups together.
Common Questions About the "Stay Away" Tone
What guitar did L'Arc-en-Ciel use on "Stay Away"?
The guitar on "Stay Away" (released 2000) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck + middle (position 2) on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Stay Away" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 4.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, 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 "Stay Away" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Stay Away" 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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