How to Dial In "Suburban Relapse" by Siouxsie and the Banshees - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Suburban Relapse"
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 The Scream (1978). The Scream is the debut studio album by British rock band Siouxsie and the Banshees, released on 13 November 1978 by Polydor. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender Vintera '60s Stratocaster through a Vox AC30 C2, the rig we use for Siouxsie and the Banshees' other songs from The Scream, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Suburban Relapse" Tone
What guitar did Siouxsie and the Banshees use on "Suburban Relapse"?
The guitar on "Suburban Relapse" (released 1978) isn't documented; the Fender Vintera '60s Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Suburban Relapse" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6.5, 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 "Suburban Relapse" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Suburban Relapse" 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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