How to Dial In "Les amants" by Les Rita Mitsouko - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Les amants"
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 Système D (1993). Système D is the fourth studio album by French pop rock group Les Rita Mitsouko, released on 16 November 1993 by Virgin. Fred Chichin is credited with guitar throughout 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 "Les amants" Tone
What guitar did Les Rita Mitsouko use on "Les amants"?
The guitar on "Les amants" (released 1993) isn't documented; the Fender Player Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Les amants" 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 "Les amants" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Les amants" 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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