How to Dial In "Empress" by Snow Patrol - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Empress"
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 Wildness (2018). Nothing published ties a rig to this song, so a Fender Vintera '70s Telecaster Custom into a Fender '65 Twin Reverb Reissue stands in. Set a light-to-medium crunch on the bridge pickup and dig in harder for the louder sections. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Empress" Tone
What guitar did Snow Patrol use on "Empress"?
The guitar on "Empress" (released 2018) isn't documented; the Fender Vintera '70s Telecaster Custom above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Empress" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 4, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, 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 "Empress" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Empress" 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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