How to Dial In "Poundshop Kardashians" by Sam Fender - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Poundshop Kardashians"
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 the Dead Boys EP (2018), released a year before his debut album. A brisk indie-rock song. No source documents the guitar or amp on this recording, so a Telecaster into a Twin Reverb stands in. Run the amp bright with some crunch from the volume and the bridge pickup. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Poundshop Kardashians" Tone
What guitar did Sam Fender use on "Poundshop Kardashians"?
The guitar on "Poundshop Kardashians" (released 2018) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Telecaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Poundshop Kardashians" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5.5, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 6.5, Presence 5.5, Volume 6. 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 "Poundshop Kardashians" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Poundshop Kardashians" 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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