How to Dial In "Stranger in a Strange Land" by Triumph - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Stranger in a Strange Land"
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 Thunder Seven (1984). Thunder Seven is the seventh studio album by Canadian hard rock band Triumph, released in November 1984. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Standard '50s through a Marshall 1959SLP Plexi Super Lead Reissue, the rig we use for Triumph's other songs from Thunder Seven, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Stranger in a Strange Land" Tone
What guitar did Triumph use on "Stranger in a Strange Land"?
The guitar on "Stranger in a Strange Land" (released 1984) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Standard '50s above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Stranger in a Strange Land" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 6.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Volume 7. 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 "Stranger in a Strange Land" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Stranger in a Strange Land" 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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