How to Dial In "Out of the Roundabout" by Premiata Forneria Marconi - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Out of the Roundabout"
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 Chocolate Kings (1975). Chocolate Kings is the sixth album by the Italian progressive rock band Premiata Forneria Marconi, released in October 1975 by Manticore. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson ES-335 through a Fender Deluxe Reverb (Blackface), the nearest rig we use for Premiata Forneria Marconi's other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Out of the Roundabout" Tone
What guitar did Premiata Forneria Marconi use on "Out of the Roundabout"?
The guitar on "Out of the Roundabout" (released 1975) isn't documented; the Gibson ES-335 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Out of the Roundabout" 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 "Out of the Roundabout" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Out of the Roundabout" 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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