How to Dial In "Dan" by Sheila on 7 - Guitar Tone Settings
The Gear Behind "Dan"
Original Knob Positions, Pickup, and Tuning
Where to set the knobs for this tone. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale.
These numbers are for a Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb Reissue. On your amp, they won't sound the same.
Get the settings for my ampHow the artist had their guitar configured for this take.
Standard tuning. From the debut album that became one of the best-selling Indonesian records ever made, and still among the country's most-streamed songs a quarter-century later. The guitar is simple and clean — arpeggiated verse figures, lightly overdriven chorus chords, and a short melodic solo — with the emphasis entirely on supporting the vocal melody. Keep the gain low, the amp bright but not harsh, and use the neck pickup for the arpeggios. Eross Candra's playing is deliberately unshowy; the appeal of this band is songwriting rather than technique, and an aggressive tone works against it. Recorded 1999 in Jakarta with a plain, close, largely unprocessed production.
Common Questions About the "Dan" Tone
What guitar did Sheila on 7 use on "Dan"?
Sheila on 7 tracked "Dan" on a Stratocaster (released 1999). The Fender American Professional II Stratocaster named above is a modern equivalent, not the guitar on the record. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Dan" need?
On Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb Reissue: Gain 3.5, Bass 5, Mid 6.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, 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 "Dan" without a Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb Reissue?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the original recipe above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Dan" 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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