How to Dial In "Road to Ruin" by The Libertines - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Road to Ruin"
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 Libertines (2004). The Libertines is the second studio album by the English indie rock band The Libertines, released on 30 August 2004 by Rough Trade Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Stratocaster through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for The Libertines' other songs from The Libertines, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Road to Ruin" Tone
What guitar did The Libertines use on "Road to Ruin"?
The guitar on "Road to Ruin" (released 2004) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Road to Ruin" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, 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 "Road to Ruin" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Road to Ruin" 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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