How to Dial In "A Song for Europe" by Roxy Music - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "A Song for Europe"
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 Stranded (1973). Stranded is the third studio album by the English rock band Roxy Music, released in November 1973 by Island Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Firebird VII through a Vox AC30 C2, the rig we use for Roxy Music's other songs from Stranded, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "A Song for Europe" Tone
What guitar did Roxy Music use on "A Song for Europe"?
The guitar on "A Song for Europe" (released 1973) isn't documented; the Gibson Firebird VII above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "A Song for Europe" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6.5, Volume 7. 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 "A Song for Europe" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "A Song for Europe" 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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