How to Dial In "Tin Legs and Tin Mines" by Midnight Oil - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Tin Legs and Tin Mines"
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 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 (1982). 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 is the fourth studio album by Australian rock band Midnight Oil, released in November 1982 by Sprint Music and Columbia Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson ES-335 through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Midnight Oil's other songs from 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Tin Legs and Tin Mines" Tone
What guitar did Midnight Oil use on "Tin Legs and Tin Mines"?
The guitar on "Tin Legs and Tin Mines" (released 1982) isn't documented; the Gibson ES-335 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Tin Legs and Tin Mines" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Volume 8. 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 "Tin Legs and Tin Mines" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Tin Legs and Tin Mines" 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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