How to Dial In "Animal Lover" by Suede - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Animal Lover"
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 Suede (1993). A fast, snarling glam-rock track with a raw, trebly rhythm guitar and a sharp lead part. Equipboard credits Bernard Butler's 1981 Gibson Les Paul Heritage Elite 80 as the main guitar on Suede's debut album. Nothing published ties a rig to this song, so a Gibson Les Paul Heritage Series 80 Elite into a Marshall JCM800 2203 stands in. Set a medium-high crunch on the bridge pickup and keep the low end tight. The rest of the album is in standard tuning, so that is assumed here.
Common Questions About the "Animal Lover" Tone
What guitar did Suede use on "Animal Lover"?
The guitar on "Animal Lover" (released 1993) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Heritage Series 80 Elite above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Animal Lover" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Volume 6. 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 "Animal Lover" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Animal Lover" 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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