How to Dial In "Too Late to Call an Ambulance" by Psychonaut 4 - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Too Late to Call an Ambulance"
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 Neurasthenia (2016). Neurasthenia is a studio album by Psychonaut 4. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an ESP LTD EC-1000 through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the nearest rig we use for Psychonaut 4's other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a saturated high-gain setting and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Too Late to Call an Ambulance" Tone
What guitar did Psychonaut 4 use on "Too Late to Call an Ambulance"?
The guitar on "Too Late to Call an Ambulance" (released 2016) isn't documented; the ESP LTD EC-1000 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Too Late to Call an Ambulance" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8.5, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, Treble 7, Presence 6.5, 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 "Too Late to Call an Ambulance" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Too Late to Call an Ambulance" 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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