How to Dial In "Introducing the Band" by Suede - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Introducing the Band"
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 Dog Man Star (1994). A stomping, glam-edged opener with a raw, trebly guitar riff. Bernard Butler says his red Gibson ES-355 is on a lot of his recordings from late Suede onward, and Dog Man Star was his last album with the band. The rig on this recording isn't documented, so a Gibson ES-355 into a Vox AC30 C2 stands in. Set a medium-high crunch on the bridge pickup and keep the low end tight. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Introducing the Band" Tone
What guitar did Suede use on "Introducing the Band"?
The guitar on "Introducing the Band" (released 1994) isn't documented; the Gibson ES-355 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Introducing the Band" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, 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 "Introducing the Band" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Introducing the Band" 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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