How to Dial In "Separuh Aku" by Noah - Guitar Tone Settings
The Gear Behind "Separuh Aku"
Original Knob Positions, Pickup, and Tuning
Where to set the knobs for this tone. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale.
These numbers are for a Marshall JCM800 2203. On your amp, they won't sound the same.
Get the settings for my ampHow the artist had their guitar configured for this take.
Standard tuning. Indonesia's biggest rock band, formerly Peterpan, and this is their most-streamed track — Indonesian is one of the largest streaming markets in the world and this song sits near the top of its rock canon. The guitar work is melodic pop-rock: clean delayed arpeggios in the verses and a moderately overdriven chorus, with a short singing lead over the outro. Keep the gain around 4 or 5, use delay generously, and stay in the upper register so the guitar sits above the keyboard pads. Lukman Hakim's lead lines are held and vibrato-heavy rather than fast. The production is bright and compressed, so avoid a thick or dark amp voicing.
Common Questions About the "Separuh Aku" Tone
What guitar did Noah use on "Separuh Aku"?
Noah tracked "Separuh Aku" on a Stratocaster (released 2012). The Fender American Professional II Stratocaster named above is a modern equivalent, not the guitar on the record. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Separuh Aku" need?
On Marshall JCM800 2203: Gain 4.5, 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 "Separuh Aku" without a Marshall JCM800 2203?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the original recipe above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Separuh Aku" 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.
What pedals are on "Separuh Aku"?
The original signal chain for "Separuh Aku" runs through Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Memory Man. Whether you own those exact units or close substitutes, ToneMirror maps the pedal voicings onto the pedalboard you actually have.
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