How to Dial In "Wings of a Dove" by Madness - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Wings of a Dove"
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 Keep Moving (1984). Keep Moving is the fifth studio album by the English ska and pop band Madness. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Telecaster through a Vox AC30HW2X Hand-Wired, the nearest rig we use for Madness' other songs, stands in. Keep the amp clean, just at the edge of breakup, and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Wings of a Dove" Tone
What guitar did Madness use on "Wings of a Dove"?
The guitar on "Wings of a Dove" (released 1984) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Telecaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Wings of a Dove" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 2, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6, 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 "Wings of a Dove" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Wings of a Dove" 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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