How to Dial In "Point of View" by Silverchair - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Point of View"
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 driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Point of View" Tone
What guitar did Silverchair use on "Point of View"?
The guitar on "Point of View" (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 "Point of View" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6.5, Volume 6.5. 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 "Point of View" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Point of View" 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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