How to Dial In "Intrigue in Tangiers" by The Chameleons - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Intrigue in Tangiers"
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 What Does Anything Mean? Basically (1985). A swirling, chorus-and-delay-soaked track with interlocking guitars. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so a Rickenbacker 360 through a Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus stands in. Set the amp clean with a little edge and use the neck pickup. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Intrigue in Tangiers" Tone
What guitar did The Chameleons use on "Intrigue in Tangiers"?
The guitar on "Intrigue in Tangiers" (released 1985) isn't documented; the Rickenbacker 360 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Intrigue in Tangiers" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 6, Presence 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 "Intrigue in Tangiers" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Intrigue in Tangiers" 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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