How to Dial In "Dance Away" by Roxy Music - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Dance Away"
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 Manifesto (1979). Manifesto is the sixth studio album by the English rock band Roxy Music. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Firebird VII through a Vox AC30 C2, the nearest rig we use for Roxy Music's other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Dance Away" Tone
What guitar did Roxy Music use on "Dance Away"?
The guitar on "Dance Away" (released 1979) 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 "Dance Away" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, 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 "Dance Away" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Dance Away" 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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