How to Dial In "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang" by The Subways - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang"
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 Money and Celebrity (2011). A fast garage-punk track with a thick, crunchy rhythm guitar. Nothing published ties a rig to this song, so a Gibson SG Standard into a Marshall JCM800 2203 stands in. Set a medium-high crunch on the bridge pickup and keep the low end tight. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang" Tone
What guitar did The Subways use on "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang"?
The guitar on "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang" (released 2011) isn't documented; the Gibson SG Standard above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, 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 "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang" 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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