How to Dial In "Go buddy go" by The Stranglers - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Go buddy go"
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 (also known as The Stranglers IV) is the debut studio album by English rock band the Stranglers, released on 15 April 1977. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Vintage '52 Telecaster 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 light crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Go buddy go" Tone
What guitar did The Stranglers use on "Go buddy go"?
The guitar on "Go buddy go" (released 1977) isn't documented; the Fender American Vintage '52 Telecaster (AVRI Reissue) above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Go buddy go" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 4.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Volume 6.5. 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 "Go buddy go" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Go buddy go" 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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