How to Dial In "Kōjō no Tsuki" by Scorpions - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Kōjō no Tsuki"
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 Lovedrive (1979). Lovedrive is the sixth studio album by the German rock band Scorpions, released in 1979. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Flying V through a Marshall 1959SLP Plexi Super Lead Reissue, the rig we use for Scorpions' other songs from Lovedrive, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Kōjō no Tsuki" Tone
What guitar did Scorpions use on "Kōjō no Tsuki"?
The guitar on "Kōjō no Tsuki" (released 1979) isn't documented; the Gibson Flying V above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Kōjō no Tsuki" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 6.5, 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 "Kōjō no Tsuki" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Kōjō no Tsuki" 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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