How to Dial In "Grown Ups" by Pulp - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Grown Ups"
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 More (2025). More is the eighth studio album by the English rock band Pulp, released on 6 June 2025 on Rough Trade Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson ES-345 through a Magnatone Stereo Twilighter, the rig we use for Pulp's other songs from More, stands in. Keep the amp clean, just at the edge of breakup, and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Grown Ups" Tone
What guitar did Pulp use on "Grown Ups"?
The guitar on "Grown Ups" (released 2025) isn't documented; the Gibson ES-345 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Grown Ups" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 2.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 5, Volume 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 "Grown Ups" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Grown Ups" 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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