How to Dial In "Closer to the Sun" by Slightly Stoopid - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Closer to the Sun"
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 Closer to the Sun (2005). Closer to the Sun is the fourth studio album by the American rock band Slightly Stoopid, released on April 19, 2005 on Reincarnate Music. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Stratocaster through a Fender '65 Twin Reverb Reissue, the nearest rig we use for Slightly Stoopid's other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Closer to the Sun" Tone
What guitar did Slightly Stoopid use on "Closer to the Sun"?
The guitar on "Closer to the Sun" (released 2005) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Closer to the Sun" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 2, Bass 3.5, Mid 5.5, Treble 7, Presence 6, Volume 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 "Closer to the Sun" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Closer to the Sun" 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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