How to Dial In "Now the Struggle Has a Name" by The Tragically Hip - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Now the Struggle Has a Name"
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 We Are the Same (2009). We Are the Same is the 11th studio album by Canadian rock band The Tragically Hip, released April 7, 2009 on Universal Music Canada, and by Zoë Records in the United States. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Telecaster through a Vox AC30 C2, the nearest rig we use for The Tragically Hip's other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Now the Struggle Has a Name" Tone
What guitar did The Tragically Hip use on "Now the Struggle Has a Name"?
The guitar on "Now the Struggle Has a Name" (released 2009) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Telecaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Now the Struggle Has a Name" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5.5, Bass 5.5, 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 "Now the Struggle Has a Name" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Now the Struggle Has a Name" 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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