How to Dial In "Owaranai Uta" by THE BLUE HEARTS - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Owaranai Uta"
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 The Blue Hearts (1987). The Blue Hearts is the 1987 debut album by the Japanese rock band the Blue Hearts. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Standard '50s through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for THE BLUE HEARTS' other songs from The Blue Hearts, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Owaranai Uta" Tone
What guitar did THE BLUE HEARTS use on "Owaranai Uta"?
The guitar on "Owaranai Uta" (released 1987) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Standard '50s above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Owaranai Uta" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6, Bass 5, Mid 6.5, Treble 7, 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 "Owaranai Uta" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Owaranai Uta" 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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