How to Dial In "Xi Shua Shua" by The Flowers - Guitar Tone Settings
The Gear Behind "Xi Shua Shua"
Original Knob Positions, Pickup, and Tuning
Where to set the knobs for this tone. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale.
These numbers are for a Marshall JCM800 2203. On your amp, they won't sound the same.
Get the settings for my ampHow the artist had their guitar configured for this take.
The breakout single from the Beijing pop-punk band's Blooming Dynasty, bright, driving power-chord pop-punk.
Common Questions About the "Xi Shua Shua" Tone
What guitar did The Flowers use on "Xi Shua Shua"?
The Flowers tracked "Xi Shua Shua" on a Les Paul (released 2005). The Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s named above is a modern equivalent, not the guitar on the record. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Xi Shua Shua" need?
On Marshall JCM800 2203: Gain 6, 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 "Xi Shua Shua" without a Marshall JCM800 2203?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the original recipe above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Xi Shua Shua" 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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