How to Dial In "The Fire" by Television - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "The Fire"
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 Adventure (1978). Adventure is the second album by the American rock band Television, released in April 1978 by Elektra Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Jazzmaster through a Music Man HD-130 Reverb, the rig we use for Television's other songs from Adventure, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "The Fire" Tone
What guitar did Television use on "The Fire"?
The guitar on "The Fire" (released 1978) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Jazzmaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "The Fire" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3.5, Bass 4, Mid 6, Treble 7.5, Presence 7, 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 "The Fire" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "The Fire" 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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