How to Dial In "Living in a Ghost Town" by The Rolling Stones - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Living in a Ghost Town"
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 Living in a Ghost Town (2020). A mid-tempo, bluesy rock track with a loose, ringing riff and gritty guitar fills. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so a Fender American Vintage II 1963 Telecaster through a Fender '65 Twin Reverb Reissue stands in. Use the bridge pickup and set the amp for a moderate crunch. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Living in a Ghost Town" Tone
What guitar did The Rolling Stones use on "Living in a Ghost Town"?
The guitar on "Living in a Ghost Town" (released 2020) isn't documented; the Fender American Vintage II 1963 Telecaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Living in a Ghost Town" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 4.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 5.5, Volume 7.5. 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 "Living in a Ghost Town" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Living in a Ghost Town" 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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