How to Dial In "Stranger on the Town" by The Damned - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Stranger on the Town"
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 Strawberries (1982). Strawberries is the fifth studio album by the English rock band the Damned, released in October 1982 by Bronze. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Custom through a Marshall 1959HW Handwired Super Lead, the rig we use for The Damned's other songs from Strawberries, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Stranger on the Town" Tone
What guitar did The Damned use on "Stranger on the Town"?
The guitar on "Stranger on the Town" (released 1982) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Custom above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Stranger on the Town" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, 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 "Stranger on the Town" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Stranger on the Town" 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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