How to Dial In "Glory Days" by Pulp - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Glory Days"
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 This Is Hardcore (1998). This Is Hardcore is the sixth studio album by the English rock band Pulp, released on 30 March 1998. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson ES-345 through a Vox AC30 C2, the rig we use for Pulp's other songs from This Is Hardcore, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the neck pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Glory Days" Tone
What guitar did Pulp use on "Glory Days"?
The guitar on "Glory Days" (released 1998) isn't documented; the Gibson ES-345 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Glory Days" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 4, Volume 6. 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 "Glory Days" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Glory Days" 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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