How to Dial In "Somewhere in the Between" by Streetlight Manifesto - Guitar Tone Settings
What Streetlight Manifesto Actually Used on "Somewhere in the Between"
Original Knob Positions, Pickup, and Tuning
Where to set the knobs for this tone. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale.
These numbers are for a Marshall JCM800 2203. On your amp, they won't sound the same.
Get the settings for my ampHow the artist had their guitar configured for this take.
The title track of Streetlight Manifesto's second album, the same Les Paul-into-Marshall crunch as 'Would You Be Impressed?'
Common Questions About the "Somewhere in the Between" Tone
What guitar did Streetlight Manifesto use on "Somewhere in the Between"?
Streetlight Manifesto tracked "Somewhere in the Between" on a Gibson Les Paul Studio (released 2007). Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Somewhere in the Between" need?
On Marshall JCM800 2203: Gain 5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 5, 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 "Somewhere in the Between" without a Marshall JCM800 2203?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the original recipe above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Somewhere in the Between" 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.
What pedals are on "Somewhere in the Between"?
The original signal chain for "Somewhere in the Between" runs through Boss DS-1. Whether you own those exact units or close substitutes, ToneMirror maps the pedal voicings onto the pedalboard you actually have.
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