How to Dial In "Satisfaction Guaranteed" by The Firm - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Satisfaction Guaranteed"
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 Firm (1985). The Firm is the debut studio album by British rock band the Firm, released by Atlantic Records on 22 February 1985. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Vintage '52 Telecaster through a Marshall 1959SLP Plexi Super Lead Reissue, the rig we use for The Firm's other songs from The Firm, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Satisfaction Guaranteed" Tone
What guitar did The Firm use on "Satisfaction Guaranteed"?
The guitar on "Satisfaction Guaranteed" (released 1985) isn't documented; the Fender American Vintage '52 Telecaster (AVRI Reissue) above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Satisfaction Guaranteed" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, 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 "Satisfaction Guaranteed" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Satisfaction Guaranteed" 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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