How to Dial In "Sex Sells" by Lovejoy - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Sex Sells"
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 Are You Alright? (2021). Are You Alright? is the debut EP by English indie rock band Lovejoy, released independently on 9 May 2021. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender Player II Jazzmaster through a Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb Reissue, the nearest rig we use for Lovejoy's other songs, stands in. Keep the amp clean, just at the edge of breakup, and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Sex Sells" Tone
What guitar did Lovejoy use on "Sex Sells"?
The guitar on "Sex Sells" (released 2021) isn't documented; the Fender Player II Jazzmaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Sex Sells" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 2.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Volume 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 "Sex Sells" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Sex Sells" 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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