How to Dial In "Pipe Dreams" by Travis - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Pipe Dreams"
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 The Invisible Band (2001). A gently driving mid-tempo song with jangling electric guitars. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Classic through an Orange Thunder 100H (TH100) stands in. Set the amp on the edge of breakup and use the neck pickup. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Pipe Dreams" Tone
What guitar did Travis use on "Pipe Dreams"?
The guitar on "Pipe Dreams" (released 2001) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Classic above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Pipe Dreams" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 4, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 6, Presence 6, 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 "Pipe Dreams" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Pipe Dreams" 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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