How to Dial In "Passion Play" by Night Ranger - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Passion Play"
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 Midnight Madness (1983). Midnight Madness is the second studio album by American rock band Night Ranger, released in October 1983 by MCA Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Vintage '62 Stratocaster through a Mesa Boogie Mark IIB, the rig we use for Night Ranger's other songs from Midnight Madness, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Passion Play" Tone
What guitar did Night Ranger use on "Passion Play"?
The guitar on "Passion Play" (released 1983) isn't documented; the Fender American Vintage '62 Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Passion Play" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6.5, 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 "Passion Play" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Passion Play" 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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