How to Dial In "Lonesome Tonight" by New Order - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Lonesome Tonight"
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 Power, Corruption & Lies (1983). Power, Corruption & Lies is the second studio album by the English rock band New Order, released on 2 May 1983 by Factory Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson ES-335 through a Vox AC30 C2, the rig we use for New Order's other songs from Power, Corruption & Lies, stands in. Keep the amp clean, just at the edge of breakup, and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Lonesome Tonight" Tone
What guitar did New Order use on "Lonesome Tonight"?
The guitar on "Lonesome Tonight" (released 1983) isn't documented; the Gibson ES-335 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Lonesome Tonight" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3, Bass 4.5, Mid 5, Treble 7.5, 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 "Lonesome Tonight" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Lonesome Tonight" 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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