How to Dial In "Consolation Prizes" by Phoenix - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Consolation Prizes"
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 It's Never Been Like That (2006). It's Never Been Like That is the third studio album by French band Phoenix, released on 15 May 2006 through Virgin Records and EMI internationally and Astralwerks in the United States. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Stratocaster through a Vox AC30 C2, the rig we use for Phoenix's other songs from It's Never Been Like That, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Consolation Prizes" Tone
What guitar did Phoenix use on "Consolation Prizes"?
The guitar on "Consolation Prizes" (released 2006) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Consolation Prizes" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 4, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6, Volume 6. 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 "Consolation Prizes" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Consolation Prizes" 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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