How to Dial In "Bad Habits" by The Last Shadow Puppets - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Bad Habits"
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 Everything You've Come to Expect (2016), produced by James Ford. A swaggering, retro-flavoured guitar riff with a touch of twang and fuzz. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so an Epiphone Casino through a Vox AC30 C2 stands in. Use the bridge pickup and set the amp to a thick, fuzzy overdrive. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Bad Habits" Tone
What guitar did The Last Shadow Puppets use on "Bad Habits"?
The guitar on "Bad Habits" (released 2016) isn't documented; the Epiphone Casino above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Bad Habits" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, 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 "Bad Habits" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Bad Habits" 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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