How to Dial In "Impressioni di settembre" by Premiata Forneria Marconi - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Impressioni di settembre"
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 Storia di un minuto (1972). Storia di un minuto is the debut album by the Italian progressive rock band Premiata Forneria Marconi, released in January 1972 by Numero Uno. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson ES-335 through a Fender Deluxe Reverb (Blackface), the rig we use for Premiata Forneria Marconi's other songs from Storia di un minuto, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Impressioni di settembre" Tone
What guitar did Premiata Forneria Marconi use on "Impressioni di settembre"?
The guitar on "Impressioni di settembre" (released 1972) isn't documented; the Gibson ES-335 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Impressioni di settembre" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, Treble 6, Presence 4.5, Volume 5.5. 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 "Impressioni di settembre" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Impressioni di settembre" 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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