How to Dial In "Somebody New" by The Struts - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Somebody New"
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 Young & Dangerous (2018). Young & Dangerous is the second album by British glam rock band The Struts, released on 26 October 2018 through Interscope Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Duesenberg Starplayer TV through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for The Struts' other songs from Young & Dangerous, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Somebody New" Tone
What guitar did The Struts use on "Somebody New"?
The guitar on "Somebody New" (released 2018) isn't documented; the Duesenberg Starplayer TV above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Somebody New" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6.5, Bass 6, 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 "Somebody New" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Somebody New" 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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