How to Dial In "Standing in the Hallway" by The Bangles - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Standing in the Hallway"
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 Different Light (1986). Different Light is the second studio album by the American pop rock band the Bangles, released on January 13, 1986 by Columbia Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Rickenbacker 330 through a Fender '65 Twin Reverb Reissue, the rig we use for The Bangles' other songs from Different Light, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Standing in the Hallway" Tone
What guitar did The Bangles use on "Standing in the Hallway"?
The guitar on "Standing in the Hallway" (released 1986) isn't documented; the Rickenbacker 330 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Standing in the Hallway" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 2, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 6.5, Presence 5.5, 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 "Standing in the Hallway" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Standing in the Hallway" 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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