How to Dial In "I'll Fly for You" by Spandau Ballet - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "I'll Fly for You"
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 Parade (1984). Parade is the fourth studio album by the English new wave band Spandau Ballet, released on 25 June 1984 by Chrysalis Records. 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 rig we use for Spandau Ballet's other songs from Parade, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the neck+middle pickups together.
Common Questions About the "I'll Fly for You" Tone
What guitar did Spandau Ballet use on "I'll Fly for You"?
The guitar on "I'll Fly for You" (released 1984) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck + middle (position 2) on the guitar.
What amp settings does "I'll Fly for You" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 2, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 6.5, Presence 5.5, Volume 4.5. 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 "I'll Fly for You" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "I'll Fly for You" 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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