How to Dial In "Keep On Lying" by Tame Impala - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Keep On Lying"
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 Lonerism (2012). Kevin Parker plays and records nearly everything on his albums himself, and nothing is documented about the guitar or amp on this track, so a Rickenbacker 330 into a Vox AC30 stands in. Run the amp at the edge of breakup on the neck pickup. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Keep On Lying" Tone
What guitar did Tame Impala use on "Keep On Lying"?
The guitar on "Keep On Lying" (released 2012) isn't documented; the Rickenbacker 330 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Keep On Lying" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 4, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 5.5, 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 "Keep On Lying" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Keep On Lying" 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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