How to Dial In "The Perfect Kiss" by New Order - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "The Perfect Kiss"
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 Low-Life (1985). Low-Life is the third studio album by English rock band New Order, released on 13 May 1985 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 Low-Life, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "The Perfect Kiss" Tone
What guitar did New Order use on "The Perfect Kiss"?
The guitar on "The Perfect Kiss" (released 1985) isn't documented; the Gibson ES-335 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "The Perfect Kiss" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, 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 "The Perfect Kiss" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "The Perfect Kiss" 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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