How to Dial In "Porcelain Gods" by Paul Weller - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Porcelain Gods"
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 Stanley Road (1995). Stanley Road is the third solo studio album by the English singer-songwriter and musician Paul Weller, released on 15 May 1995 by Go! Discs. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson ES-335 through a Vox AC30 C2, the rig we use for Paul Weller's other songs from Stanley Road, stands in. Set the amp clean, with the gain barely up and use the neck pickup.
Common Questions About the "Porcelain Gods" Tone
What guitar did Paul Weller use on "Porcelain Gods"?
The guitar on "Porcelain Gods" (released 1995) isn't documented; the Gibson ES-335 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Porcelain Gods" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 5.5, Volume 5.5. 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 "Porcelain Gods" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Porcelain Gods" 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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