How to Dial In "Danny Says" by Ramones - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Danny Says"
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 End of the Century (1980). End of the Century is the fifth studio album by the American punk rock band Ramones, released on February 4, 1980, through Sire Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Mosrite Ventures II through a Marshall 1959SLP Plexi Super Lead Reissue, the rig we use for Ramones' other songs from End of the Century, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Danny Says" Tone
What guitar did Ramones use on "Danny Says"?
The guitar on "Danny Says" (released 1980) isn't documented; the Mosrite Ventures II above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Danny Says" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Volume 7.5. 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 "Danny Says" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Danny Says" 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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