How to Dial In "Sun's Coming Up" by Tame Impala - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Sun's Coming Up"
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). Lonerism is second studio album by Australian musical project Tame Impala, released on 5 October 2012 by Modular. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Rickenbacker 330 through a Vox AC30 C2, the rig we use for Tame Impala's other songs from Lonerism, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Sun's Coming Up" Tone
What guitar did Tame Impala use on "Sun's Coming Up"?
The guitar on "Sun's Coming Up" (released 2012) isn't documented; the Rickenbacker 330 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Sun's Coming Up" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6, Volume 5. 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 "Sun's Coming Up" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Sun's Coming Up" 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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