How to Dial In "Sayonara Universe" by the pillows - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Sayonara Universe"
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 My Foot (2006). My Foot is the album by the Japanese rock band the pillows, released on 12 January 2006 by King Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender Player Mustang through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for the pillows' other songs from My Foot, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Sayonara Universe" Tone
What guitar did the pillows use on "Sayonara Universe"?
The guitar on "Sayonara Universe" (released 2006) isn't documented; the Fender Player Mustang above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Sayonara Universe" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6.5, Bass 5.5, 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 "Sayonara Universe" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Sayonara Universe" 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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