How to Dial In "A Million Little Pieces" by Placebo - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "A Million Little Pieces"
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 Loud Like Love (2013). Brian Molko is closely associated with Fender offset guitars. No source documents the guitar or amp on this recording, so a Jazzmaster into a Twin Reverb stands in. Set a moderate crunch on the bridge pickup. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "A Million Little Pieces" Tone
What guitar did Placebo use on "A Million Little Pieces"?
The guitar on "A Million Little Pieces" (released 2013) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Jazzmaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "A Million Little Pieces" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 5.5, 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 "A Million Little Pieces" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "A Million Little Pieces" 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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