How to Dial In "Last Day of Magic" by The Kills - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Last Day of Magic"
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 Midnight Boom (2008). Midnight Boom is the third studio album by indie rock band The Kills, released on March 10, 2008, through Domino Records (March 18, 2008, in the United States). No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender Player Jaguar through a Fender Champion 40, the rig we use for The Kills' other songs from Midnight Boom, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Last Day of Magic" Tone
What guitar did The Kills use on "Last Day of Magic"?
The guitar on "Last Day of Magic" (released 2008) isn't documented; the Fender Player Jaguar above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Last Day of Magic" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 5.5, 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 "Last Day of Magic" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Last Day of Magic" 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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