How to Dial In "Bodies Laughing" by The Smile - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Bodies Laughing"
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 Cutouts (2024). Cutouts is the third studio album by the English rock band the Smile, released on 4 October 2024 through XL Recordings. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Jazzmaster through a Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb Reissue, the rig we use for The Smile's other songs from Cutouts, stands in. Keep the amp clean, just at the edge of breakup, and use the neck pickup.
Common Questions About the "Bodies Laughing" Tone
What guitar did The Smile use on "Bodies Laughing"?
The guitar on "Bodies Laughing" (released 2024) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Jazzmaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Bodies Laughing" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 2, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 6, Presence 5, Volume 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 "Bodies Laughing" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Bodies Laughing" 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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