How to Dial In "Modern Girls & Old Fashion Men" by The Strokes - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Modern Girls & Old Fashion Men"
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.
A track on Room on Fire, released in October 2003 and produced by Gordon Raphael, with the two-guitar interplay of Nick Valensi and Albert Hammond Jr. over a loose, driving rhythm section. The guitars are bright and slightly gritty, with clipped riffs that sound better short than sustained. No source available here confirms the exact guitars and amps on this recording, so a Stratocaster through a Hot Rod Deluxe with a light overdrive stands in. Use the bridge pickup and play with a tight, dry attack.
Common Questions About the "Modern Girls & Old Fashion Men" Tone
What guitar did The Strokes use on "Modern Girls & Old Fashion Men"?
The guitar on "Modern Girls & Old Fashion Men" (released 2003) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II 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 "Modern Girls & Old Fashion Men" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5.5, Bass 4.5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 5.5, 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 "Modern Girls & Old Fashion Men" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Modern Girls & Old Fashion Men" 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.
What pedals are on "Modern Girls & Old Fashion Men"?
Whether you own those exact units or close substitutes, ToneMirror maps the pedal voicings onto the pedalboard you actually have.
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