How to Dial In "C'est comme ça" by Les Rita Mitsouko - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "C'est comme ça"
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 The No Comprendo (1986). The No Comprendo is the second studio album by French pop rock group Les Rita Mitsouko, released on 20 September 1986 by Virgin. Sam Smith plays the guitar solo on it, and Fred Chichin is credited with guitar on the album. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender Player Stratocaster through a Vox AC30 C2, the nearest rig we use for Les Rita Mitsouko's other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "C'est comme ça" Tone
What guitar did Les Rita Mitsouko use on "C'est comme ça"?
The guitar on "C'est comme ça" (released 1986) isn't documented; the Fender Player Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "C'est comme ça" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3, Bass 5, Mid 4, Treble 6, Presence 5, Volume 6. 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 "C'est comme ça" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "C'est comme ça" 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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