How to Dial In "Spirit Ditch" by Sparklehorse - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Spirit Ditch"
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 Vivadixiesubmarinetransmissionplot (1995). Vivadixiesubmarinetransmissionplot is the debut studio album by American indie rock band Sparklehorse, released on September 26, 1995, in the US and on May 6, 1996, in the UK by Capitol Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Jazzmaster through a Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb Reissue, the rig we use for Sparklehorse's other songs from Vivadixiesubmarinetransmissionplot, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Spirit Ditch" Tone
What guitar did Sparklehorse use on "Spirit Ditch"?
The guitar on "Spirit Ditch" (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 "Spirit Ditch" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 6, Presence 4.5, Volume 5.5. 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 "Spirit Ditch" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Spirit Ditch" 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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