How to Dial In "In the Crossfire" by Starsailor - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "In the Crossfire"
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 On the Outside (2005). On the Outside is the third studio album by British rock band Starsailor, released on 17 October 2005 by EMI. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender Player Telecaster through a Vox AC30 C2, the nearest rig we use for Starsailor's other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the neck+bridge pickups together.
Common Questions About the "In the Crossfire" Tone
What guitar did Starsailor use on "In the Crossfire"?
The guitar on "In the Crossfire" (released 2005) isn't documented; the Fender Player Telecaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck + bridge (position 3 / out-of-phase) on the guitar.
What amp settings does "In the Crossfire" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 4, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Volume 7. 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 "In the Crossfire" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "In the Crossfire" 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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