How to Dial In "Sixty Eight Guns" by The Alarm - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Sixty Eight Guns"
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 Declaration (1984). Declaration is the debut studio album from Welsh rock band The Alarm. It was released on February 13, 1984 by IRS Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for The Alarm's other songs from Declaration, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Sixty Eight Guns" Tone
What guitar did The Alarm use on "Sixty Eight Guns"?
The guitar on "Sixty Eight Guns" (released 1984) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Sixty Eight Guns" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 6, Presence 5, Volume 7. 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 "Sixty Eight Guns" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Sixty Eight Guns" 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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