How to Dial In "Space and the Woods" by Late of the Pier - Guitar Tone Settings
The Gear Behind "Space and the Woods"
Original Knob Positions, Pickup, and Tuning
Where to set the knobs for this tone. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale.
These numbers are for a Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus. On your amp, they won't sound the same.
Get the settings for my ampHow the artist had their guitar configured for this take.
Nottingham new-rave band produced by Erol Alkan, mixing distorted guitar squalls with synth stabs. Crunchy gain with a chorus for width.
Common Questions About the "Space and the Woods" Tone
What guitar did Late of the Pier use on "Space and the Woods"?
Late of the Pier tracked "Space and the Woods" on a Stratocaster (released 2008). The Fender American Professional II Stratocaster named above is a modern equivalent, not the guitar on the record. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Space and the Woods" need?
On Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus: Gain 6, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 7, Presence 6, 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 "Space and the Woods" without a Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the original recipe above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Space and the Woods" 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.
What pedals are on "Space and the Woods"?
The original signal chain for "Space and the Woods" runs through Boss DS-1, Boss CE-2 Chorus. Whether you own those exact units or close substitutes, ToneMirror maps the pedal voicings onto the pedalboard you actually have.
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