How to Dial In "Sundown Syndrome" by Tame Impala - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Sundown Syndrome"
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 Innerspeaker (2010). A slow-building Innerspeaker track with washed-out, chorused guitar over a steady beat. Mixdown's rig rundown says Innerspeaker was recorded almost entirely on a Stratocaster and names no amp, so an American Professional Stratocaster through a Vox AC30 C2 stands in. Set the amp at a light crunch and use the bridge pickup. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Sundown Syndrome" Tone
What guitar did Tame Impala use on "Sundown Syndrome"?
The guitar on "Sundown Syndrome" (released 2010) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Sundown Syndrome" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, 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 "Sundown Syndrome" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Sundown Syndrome" 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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