How to Dial In "Other Voices" by The Cure - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Other Voices"
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 Faith (1981). A dark, slow post-punk track with clean, chorus-washed guitar and a murky, spacious feel. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Stratocaster through a Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus stands in. Use the neck pickup and set the amp clean and chiming. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Other Voices" Tone
What guitar did The Cure use on "Other Voices"?
The guitar on "Other Voices" (released 1981) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Other Voices" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 5.5, 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 "Other Voices" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Other Voices" 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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