How to Dial In "Winter in Osaka" by Tony MacAlpine - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Winter in Osaka"
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 Premonition (1994). Premonition is the fifth studio album by guitarist Tony MacAlpine, released in 1994 through Shrapnel Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a B.C. Rich Gunslinger Retro through a Peavey 5150, the rig we use for Tony MacAlpine's other songs from Premonition, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the single pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Winter in Osaka" Tone
What guitar did Tony MacAlpine use on "Winter in Osaka"?
The guitar on "Winter in Osaka" (released 1994) isn't documented; the B.C. Rich Gunslinger Retro above gets the sound. Pickup selector: single pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Winter in Osaka" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6.5, Volume 6. 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 "Winter in Osaka" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Winter in Osaka" 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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