How to Dial In "The Bleeding Heart Show" by New Pornographers - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "The Bleeding Heart Show"
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 Twin Cinema (2005). Twin Cinema is the third studio album by Canadian indie rock group the New Pornographers, released on August 23, 2005 by Mint/Matador/P-Vine. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Jazzmaster through a Vox AC30 C2, the nearest rig we use for New Pornographers' other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "The Bleeding Heart Show" Tone
What guitar did New Pornographers use on "The Bleeding Heart Show"?
The guitar on "The Bleeding Heart Show" (released 2005) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Jazzmaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "The Bleeding Heart Show" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 4, Bass 5.5, Mid 5, Treble 6, Presence 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 "The Bleeding Heart Show" 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 Bleeding Heart Show" 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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