How to Dial In "Vanishing Point" by New Order - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Vanishing Point"
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 Technique (1989). Technique is the fifth studio album by English rock band New Order, released on 30 January 1989 by Factory. 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 Technique, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Vanishing Point" Tone
What guitar did New Order use on "Vanishing Point"?
The guitar on "Vanishing Point" (released 1989) isn't documented; the Gibson ES-335 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Vanishing Point" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3, Bass 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 "Vanishing Point" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Vanishing Point" 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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