How to Dial In "Permanent Daylight" by Radiohead - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Permanent Daylight"
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 My Iron Lung (1994). A loud, aggressive early Radiohead rocker with thick, distorted guitars. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so a Fender Telecaster Plus through a Vox AC30HW2X Hand-Wired stands in. Set the amp at a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Permanent Daylight" Tone
What guitar did Radiohead use on "Permanent Daylight"?
The guitar on "Permanent Daylight" (released 1994) isn't documented; the Fender Telecaster Plus above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Permanent Daylight" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 5.5, 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 "Permanent Daylight" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Permanent Daylight" 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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