How to Dial In "Acrylic Afternoons" by Pulp - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Acrylic Afternoons"
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 His 'n' Hers (1994). His 'n' Hers is the fourth studio album by English rock band Pulp, released on 18 April 1994 by Island Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Stratocaster through a Vox AC30HW2X Hand-Wired, the rig we use for Pulp's other songs from His 'n' Hers, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Acrylic Afternoons" Tone
What guitar did Pulp use on "Acrylic Afternoons"?
The guitar on "Acrylic Afternoons" (released 1994) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Acrylic Afternoons" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, 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 "Acrylic Afternoons" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Acrylic Afternoons" 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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