How to Dial In "Does Everyone Stare" by The Police - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Does Everyone Stare"
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 Reggatta de Blanc (1979). Reggatta de Blanc is the second studio album by the English rock band the Police, released on 5 October 1979 by A&M Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender Andy Summers Tribute Telecaster through a Marshall JTM45 2245 Reissue, the rig we use for The Police's other songs from Reggatta de Blanc, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Does Everyone Stare" Tone
What guitar did The Police use on "Does Everyone Stare"?
The guitar on "Does Everyone Stare" (released 1979) isn't documented; the Fender Andy Summers Tribute Telecaster (The Police Sig) above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Does Everyone Stare" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 4.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, 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 "Does Everyone Stare" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Does Everyone Stare" 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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