How to Dial In "Grand Champion" by Les Trois Accords - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Grand Champion"
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 Grand Champion International de Course (2006). Grand Champion International de Course is the second album by Québécois rock/pop band Les Trois Accords released in 2006 featuring the single, "Grand Champion". No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Standard Stratocaster through a Vox AC30 C2, the nearest rig we use for Les Trois Accords' other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Grand Champion" Tone
What guitar did Les Trois Accords use on "Grand Champion"?
The guitar on "Grand Champion" (released 2006) isn't documented; the Fender American Standard Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Grand Champion" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5, Bass 5, Mid 6, 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 "Grand Champion" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Grand Champion" 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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