How to Dial In "The Dying of the Light" by Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "The Dying of the Light"
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). A brooding, mid-tempo rock song with a thick, rounded guitar and a slow-building arrangement. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so a Gibson ES-355 through a Vox AC30 C2 stands in. Use the bridge pickup and set the amp for a moderate crunch. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "The Dying of the Light" Tone
What guitar did Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds use on "The Dying of the Light"?
The guitar on "The Dying of the Light" (released 2015) isn't documented; the Gibson ES-355 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "The Dying of the Light" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 5.5, Volume 7.5. 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 Dying of the Light" 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 Dying of the Light" 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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