How to Dial In "LONELY DEZIRES" by Turnstile - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "LONELY DEZIRES"
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 Glow On (2021), a more melodic, atmospheric track. No source documents the guitar or amp for this song, so a Gibson SG into an Orange TH30 stands in. Keep the gain low for a bright, open sound on the bridge pickup. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "LONELY DEZIRES" Tone
What guitar did Turnstile use on "LONELY DEZIRES"?
The guitar on "LONELY DEZIRES" (released 2021) isn't documented; the Gibson SG Standard above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "LONELY DEZIRES" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 6, Presence 5.5, 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 "LONELY DEZIRES" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "LONELY DEZIRES" 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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