How to Dial In "Fear (of the Unknown)" by Siouxsie and the Banshees - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Fear (of the Unknown)"
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 Superstition (1991). Superstition is the tenth studio album by the English rock band Siouxsie and the Banshees, released on 10 June 1991 by Polydor Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Jazzmaster through a Vox AC30 C2, the rig we use for Siouxsie and the Banshees' other songs from Superstition, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Fear (of the Unknown)" Tone
What guitar did Siouxsie and the Banshees use on "Fear (of the Unknown)"?
The guitar on "Fear (of the Unknown)" (released 1991) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Jazzmaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Fear (of the Unknown)" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, 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 "Fear (of the Unknown)" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Fear (of the Unknown)" 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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