How to Dial In "These Alarms" by Snow Patrol - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "These Alarms"
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.
Released as a single in 2026. A track built on Snow Patrol's anthemic, delay-heavy guitars. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so a Fender Vintera '70s Telecaster Custom through a Fender '65 Twin Reverb Reissue stands in. Set the amp on the edge of breakup and use the bridge pickup. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "These Alarms" Tone
What guitar did Snow Patrol use on "These Alarms"?
The guitar on "These Alarms" (released 2026) isn't documented; the Fender Vintera '70s Telecaster Custom above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "These Alarms" 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 "These Alarms" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "These Alarms" 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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