How to Dial In "Paint Pastel Princess" by Silverchair - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Paint Pastel Princess"
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 Neon Ballroom (1999). Neon Ballroom is the third studio album by Australian rock band Silverchair, released in March 1999 by record labels Murmur and Epic. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s through a Marshall JCM900 4100 Dual Reverb, the rig we use for Silverchair's other songs from Neon Ballroom, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Paint Pastel Princess" Tone
What guitar did Silverchair use on "Paint Pastel Princess"?
The guitar on "Paint Pastel Princess" (released 1999) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Paint Pastel Princess" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6.5, Bass 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 "Paint Pastel Princess" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Paint Pastel Princess" 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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