How to Dial In "In a Lonely Place" by The Smithereens - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "In a Lonely Place"
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 Especially for You (1986). Especially for You is the first full-length album by the US rock band The Smithereens, released in July 1986 by Enigma. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Rickenbacker 360 through a Fender '65 Twin Reverb Reissue, the rig we use for The Smithereens' other songs from Especially for You, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "In a Lonely Place" Tone
What guitar did The Smithereens use on "In a Lonely Place"?
The guitar on "In a Lonely Place" (released 1986) isn't documented; the Rickenbacker 360 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "In a Lonely Place" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 6, Presence 5, 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 "In a Lonely Place" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "In a Lonely Place" 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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