How to Dial In "Violins and Tambourines" by Stereophonics - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Violins and Tambourines"
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 Graffiti on the Train (2013). Graffiti on the Train is the eighth studio album by Welsh rock band Stereophonics. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gretsch G6122T Country Gentleman through a Vox AC30HW2X Hand-Wired, the rig we use for Stereophonics' other songs from Graffiti on the Train, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Violins and Tambourines" Tone
What guitar did Stereophonics use on "Violins and Tambourines"?
The guitar on "Violins and Tambourines" (released 2013) isn't documented; the Gretsch G6122T Country Gentleman above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Violins and Tambourines" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 4.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Volume 6.5. 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 "Violins and Tambourines" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Violins and Tambourines" 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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