How to Dial In "Born Fighter" by Nick Lowe - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Born Fighter"
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 Labour of Lust (1979). Labour of Lust is an album by British singer-songwriter Nick Lowe, released on 9 June 1979 by Radar. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender Vintera II '60s Telecaster through a Fender '65 Twin Reverb Reissue, the rig we use for Nick Lowe's other songs from Labour of Lust, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Born Fighter" Tone
What guitar did Nick Lowe use on "Born Fighter"?
The guitar on "Born Fighter" (released 1979) isn't documented; the Fender Vintera II '60s Telecaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Born Fighter" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 5, Volume 7. 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 "Born Fighter" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Born Fighter" 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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