How to Dial In "Love Like a Sunset (Part I)" by Phoenix - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Love Like a Sunset (Part I)"
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 Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix (2009). Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix is the fourth studio album by French band Phoenix, it was released on 25 May 2009 through V2 Records, Loyauté, Glassnote, and Cooperative Music. Mixdown's gear rundown on the band says its guitarists play Fender Bullet guitars and that Laurent Brancowitz uses a single Vox AC30 for studio recordings; neither is tied to this song, and the AC30 is a modern stand-in for theirs. A Fender Bullet through a Vox AC30 C2 is the rig here. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Love Like a Sunset (Part I)" Tone
What guitar did Phoenix use on "Love Like a Sunset (Part I)"?
The original guitar for "Love Like a Sunset (Part I)" isn't conclusively documented. The settings on this page are calibrated to the recorded tone regardless of which specific guitar you play.
What amp settings does "Love Like a Sunset (Part I)" 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 "Love Like a Sunset (Part I)" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Love Like a Sunset (Part I)" 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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