How to Dial In "The Morning Papers" by Prince - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "The Morning Papers"
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 Love Symbol (1992). Love Symbol Album is the fourteenth studio album by American recording artist Prince, and the second of the two that featured his backing band the New Power Generation. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Telecaster through a Mesa Boogie Mark IIB, the rig we use for Prince's other songs from Love Symbol, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "The Morning Papers" Tone
What guitar did Prince use on "The Morning Papers"?
The guitar on "The Morning Papers" (released 1992) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Telecaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "The Morning Papers" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 2.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6, 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 "The Morning Papers" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "The Morning Papers" 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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