How to Dial In "83rd Dream" by The Cult - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "83rd Dream"
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 Dreamtime (1984). Dreamtime is the debut studio album by the English rock band the Cult. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gretsch G6136T White Falcon through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for The Cult's other songs from Dreamtime, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "83rd Dream" Tone
What guitar did The Cult use on "83rd Dream"?
The guitar on "83rd Dream" (released 1984) isn't documented; the Gretsch G6136T White Falcon above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "83rd Dream" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6.5, 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 "83rd Dream" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "83rd Dream" 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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