How to Dial In "Life in London" by Pat Travers - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Life in London"
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 Putting It Straight (1977). Putting It Straight is the third rock album by Pat Travers, released in 1977 on Polydor Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Melody Maker through a Marshall 1959SLP Plexi Super Lead Reissue, the nearest rig we use for Pat Travers' other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the single pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Life in London" Tone
What guitar did Pat Travers use on "Life in London"?
The guitar on "Life in London" (released 1977) isn't documented; the Gibson Melody Maker above gets the sound. Pickup selector: single pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Life in London" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 6, Mid 6.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, 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 "Life in London" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Life in London" 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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