How to Dial In "No More Lonely Nights" by Paul McCartney - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "No More Lonely Nights"
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 Give My Regards to Broad Street (1984). Give My Regards to Broad Street is a 1984 soundtrack by Paul McCartney. The song's Wikipedia article says David Gilmour of Pink Floyd plays guitars on it, including the solos and fills. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s through a Vox AC30 C2, the nearest rig we use for Paul McCartney's other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "No More Lonely Nights" Tone
What guitar did Paul McCartney use on "No More Lonely Nights"?
The guitar on "No More Lonely Nights" (released 1984) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "No More Lonely Nights" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6, Bass 5.5, 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 "No More Lonely Nights" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "No More Lonely Nights" 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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