How to Dial In "1880 or So" by Television - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "1880 or So"
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 Television (1992). A jittery, interlocking two-guitar song from the band's 1992 reunion album, with thin, angular lines and a clean tone. Fender's account of Marquee Moon has Tom Verlaine on a 1958 Jazzmaster and Richard Lloyd on a 1961 Stratocaster, both mostly through Fender Super Reverbs with no effects. That describes the 1977 album, not this one, so a Jazzmaster through a Super Reverb stands in. Set the amp clean with a little edge and use the bridge pickup. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "1880 or So" Tone
What guitar did Television use on "1880 or So"?
The guitar on "1880 or So" (released 1992) isn't documented; the Fender American Vintage II 1966 Jazzmaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "1880 or So" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3, Bass 4.5, Mid 5.5, Treble 7.5, Presence 6.5, Volume 6.5. 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 "1880 or So" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "1880 or So" 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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