How to Dial In "My Friend John" by The Fratellis - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "My Friend John"
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 Here We Stand (2008). Here We Stand is the second studio album by Scottish rock band the Fratellis, released on 9 June 2008. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Standard '50s through a Vox AC30 C2, the rig we use for The Fratellis' other songs from Here We Stand, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "My Friend John" Tone
What guitar did The Fratellis use on "My Friend John"?
The guitar on "My Friend John" (released 2008) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Standard '50s above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "My Friend John" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5.5, Bass 6, 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 "My Friend John" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "My Friend John" 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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