How to Dial In "Secret of Life" by Lord Huron - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Secret of Life"
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 Vide Noir (2018). Vide Noir is the third studio album and major-label debut by American rock band Lord Huron, released on April 20, 2018. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Danelectro '59M NOS+ through a Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb Reissue, the rig we use for Lord Huron's other songs from Vide Noir, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the neck pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Secret of Life" Tone
What guitar did Lord Huron use on "Secret of Life"?
The guitar on "Secret of Life" (released 2018) isn't documented; the Danelectro '59M NOS+ above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Secret of Life" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 2, Bass 5, Mid 4.5, Treble 7, Presence 6, Volume 4. 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 "Secret of Life" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Secret of Life" 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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