How to Dial In "Failure Is the Mother of Success" by The Wildhearts - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Failure Is the Mother of Success"
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 Satanic Rites of the Wildhearts (2025). Satanic Rites of the Wildhearts is the eleventh studio album by British rock band the Wildhearts, released on 7 March 2025 by Snakefarm Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the nearest rig we use for The Wildhearts' other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Failure Is the Mother of Success" Tone
What guitar did The Wildhearts use on "Failure Is the Mother of Success"?
The guitar on "Failure Is the Mother of Success" (released 2025) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Failure Is the Mother of Success" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 6, Volume 8. 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 "Failure Is the Mother of Success" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Failure Is the Mother of Success" 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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