How to Dial In "Riverman" by Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Riverman"
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 Chasing Yesterday (2015). Chasing Yesterday is the second studio album by English rock band Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson ES-355 through a Vox AC30 C2, the rig we use for Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds' other songs from Chasing Yesterday, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Riverman" Tone
What guitar did Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds use on "Riverman"?
The guitar on "Riverman" (released 2015) isn't documented; the Gibson ES-355 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Riverman" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, 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 "Riverman" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Riverman" 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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