How to Dial In "Imitation of Christ" by The Psychedelic Furs - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Imitation of Christ"
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 Psychedelic Furs (1980). The Psychedelic Furs is the debut studio album by the English rock band the Psychedelic Furs, released on 7 March 1980 by Columbia Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an Epiphone Dot through a Vox AC30 C2, the rig we use for The Psychedelic Furs' other songs from The Psychedelic Furs, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Imitation of Christ" Tone
What guitar did The Psychedelic Furs use on "Imitation of Christ"?
The guitar on "Imitation of Christ" (released 1980) isn't documented; the Epiphone Dot above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Imitation of Christ" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6, 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 "Imitation of Christ" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Imitation of Christ" 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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