How to Dial In "About You" by Teenage Fanclub - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "About You"
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 Grand Prix (1995). Grand Prix is the fifth studio album by the Scottish alternative rock band Teenage Fanclub, released on 29 May 1995 by Creation Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender Player Jaguar through a Vox AC30 C2, the rig we use for Teenage Fanclub's other songs from Grand Prix, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "About You" Tone
What guitar did Teenage Fanclub use on "About You"?
The guitar on "About You" (released 1995) isn't documented; the Fender Player Jaguar above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "About You" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5, 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 "About You" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "About You" 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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