How to Dial In "Victim of the Crime" by Phoenix - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Victim of the Crime"
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 Alphabetical (2004). Alphabetical is second studio album by French indie pop band Phoenix, released on 29 March 2004 by Source. 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 Alphabetical, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Victim of the Crime" Tone
What guitar did Phoenix use on "Victim of the Crime"?
The guitar on "Victim of the Crime" (released 2004) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Victim of the Crime" 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 "Victim of the Crime" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Victim of the Crime" 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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