How to Dial In "Takeoffs and Landings" by The Ataris - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Takeoffs and Landings"
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 So Long, Astoria (2003). So Long, Astoria is the fourth studio album and the major-label debut by American rock band The Ataris, released on March 4, 2003, through Columbia Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender Standard Stratocaster through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for The Ataris' other songs from So Long, Astoria, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Takeoffs and Landings" Tone
What guitar did The Ataris use on "Takeoffs and Landings"?
The guitar on "Takeoffs and Landings" (released 2003) isn't documented; the Fender Standard Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Takeoffs and Landings" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 6, Presence 5, Volume 8. 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 "Takeoffs and Landings" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Takeoffs and Landings" 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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