How to Dial In "Aurora Borealis" by Meat Puppets - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Aurora Borealis"
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 Meat Puppets II (1984). Meat Puppets II is the second studio album by American rock band Meat Puppets, released in April 1984 by SST Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Melody Maker through a Fender Silverface Twin Reverb, the rig we use for Meat Puppets' other songs from Meat Puppets II, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the single pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Aurora Borealis" Tone
What guitar did Meat Puppets use on "Aurora Borealis"?
The guitar on "Aurora Borealis" (released 1984) isn't documented; the Gibson Melody Maker above gets the sound. Pickup selector: single pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Aurora Borealis" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 4, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 5.5, Volume 6.5. 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 "Aurora Borealis" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Aurora Borealis" 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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