How to Dial In "Pigeon Camera" by The Tragically Hip - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Pigeon Camera"
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 Fully Completely (1992). Fully Completely is the third studio album by Canadian rock band The Tragically Hip. 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 rig we use for The Tragically Hip's other songs from Fully Completely, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Pigeon Camera" Tone
What guitar did The Tragically Hip use on "Pigeon Camera"?
The guitar on "Pigeon Camera" (released 1992) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Telecaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Pigeon Camera" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 5.5, Volume 6.5. 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 "Pigeon Camera" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Pigeon Camera" 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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