How to Dial In "Skin Deep" by The Stranglers - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Skin Deep"
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 Aural Sculpture (1984). Aural Sculpture is the eighth studio album by the Stranglers, released on 5 November 1984 by Epic. 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 nearest rig we use for The Stranglers' other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Skin Deep" Tone
What guitar did The Stranglers use on "Skin Deep"?
The guitar on "Skin Deep" (released 1984) 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 "Skin Deep" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 5.5, 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 "Skin Deep" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Skin Deep" 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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