How to Dial In "Long Distance" by Loudness - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Long Distance"
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 On the Prowl (1991). On the Prowl is the ninth studio album by the Japanese heavy metal band Loudness, released on 25 February 1991 by Atco Records and WEA Japan. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an ESP Random Star (Akira Takasaki Model) through a Marshall 1959SLP Plexi Super Lead Reissue, the nearest rig we use for Loudness' other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Long Distance" Tone
What guitar did Loudness use on "Long Distance"?
The guitar on "Long Distance" (released 1991) isn't documented; the ESP Random Star (Akira Takasaki Model) above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Long Distance" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6.5, Volume 7.5. 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 "Long Distance" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Long Distance" 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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