How to Dial In "Down in the Sewer" by The Stranglers - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Down in the Sewer"
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 Rattus Norvegicus (1977). Rattus Norvegicus is the debut studio album by English rock band the Stranglers, released on 15 April 1977 by United Artists. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Vintage '52 Telecaster (AVRI Reissue) through a Marshall JTM45 2245 Reissue, the rig we use for The Stranglers' other songs from Rattus Norvegicus, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Down in the Sewer" Tone
What guitar did The Stranglers use on "Down in the Sewer"?
The guitar on "Down in the Sewer" (released 1977) isn't documented; the Fender American Vintage '52 Telecaster (AVRI Reissue) above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Down in the Sewer" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6, Bass 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 "Down in the Sewer" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Down in the Sewer" 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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