How to Dial In "At the Door" by The Strokes - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "At the Door"
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 The New Abnormal (2020). The New Abnormal is the sixth studio album by American rock band the Strokes, released on April 10, 2020, through Cult and RCA Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender Albert Hammond Jr Stratocaster through a Fender Hot Rod DeVille 212 IV, the rig we use for The Strokes' other songs from The New Abnormal, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "At the Door" Tone
What guitar did The Strokes use on "At the Door"?
The guitar on "At the Door" (released 2020) isn't documented; the Fender Albert Hammond Jr Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "At the Door" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 4, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Volume 5.5. 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 "At the Door" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "At the Door" 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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