How to Dial In "Lost in the Headlights" by Pelican - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Lost in the Headlights"
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 City of Echoes (2007). City of Echoes is the third studio album by American post-metal band Pelican, released in June 2007 on Hydra Head Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s through a Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier, the nearest rig we use for Pelican's other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Lost in the Headlights" Tone
What guitar did Pelican use on "Lost in the Headlights"?
The guitar on "Lost in the Headlights" (released 2007) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Lost in the Headlights" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6.5, Bass 6.5, Mid 5, Treble 5, Presence 5.5, Volume 8. 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 "Lost in the Headlights" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Lost in the Headlights" 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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