How to Dial In "Poles Apart" by Pink Floyd - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Poles Apart"
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 The Division Bell (1994). A reflective song that opens on acoustic guitar and brings in expressive electric lead playing. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so a Fender David Gilmour Signature Stratocaster through a Hiwatt DR103 Custom 100 stands in. Use the neck pickup and set the amp clean, just short of breakup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Poles Apart" Tone
What guitar did Pink Floyd use on "Poles Apart"?
The guitar on "Poles Apart" (released 1994) isn't documented; the Fender David Gilmour Signature Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Poles Apart" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 2.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 6, Volume 6.5. 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 "Poles Apart" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Poles Apart" 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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