How to Dial In "Lunar Eclipse" by The Vaccines - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Lunar Eclipse"
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 Pick-Up Full of Pink Carnations (2024). Pick-Up Full of Pink Carnations is the sixth studio album by English indie rock band the Vaccines. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Stratocaster through a Vox AC30CC2 Custom Classic, the nearest rig we use for The Vaccines' other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Lunar Eclipse" Tone
What guitar did The Vaccines use on "Lunar Eclipse"?
The guitar on "Lunar Eclipse" (released 2024) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Lunar Eclipse" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, 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 "Lunar Eclipse" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Lunar Eclipse" 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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