How to Dial In "Visions of LA" by Slowdive - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Visions of LA"
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 Pygmalion (1995). Pygmalion is the third studio album by English rock band Slowdive, released on 6 February 1995 by Creation Records. The album's personnel list credits Neil Halstead, Rachel Goswell and Christian Savill with guitar. 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 Slowdive's other songs from Pygmalion, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Visions of LA" Tone
What guitar did Slowdive use on "Visions of LA"?
The guitar on "Visions of LA" (released 1995) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Jazzmaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Visions of LA" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6, Bass 5.5, Mid 5.5, Treble 6, 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 "Visions of LA" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Visions of LA" 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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