How to Dial In "Apostle" by Peter Green - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Apostle"
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 In the Skies (1979). In the Skies is an album by British blues rock musician Peter Green, who was the founder of Fleetwood Mac and a member from 1967 to 1970. Green used a 1965 Fender Duo-Sonic during the recording of this album (Guitar.com, 2024, from the auction listing of that guitar), though no source says which songs it plays on or names the amp. A Fender Duo-Sonic through a Fender '65 Twin Reverb Reissue, with the amp as a stand-in, is the closest rig we can offer. Keep the amp clean, just at the edge of breakup, and use the neck pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Apostle" Tone
What guitar did Peter Green use on "Apostle"?
The guitar on "Apostle" (released 1979) isn't documented; the Fender Duo-Sonic (1960s) above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Apostle" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 5, Presence 4, Volume 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 "Apostle" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Apostle" 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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