How to Dial In "Changing of the Seasons" by Two Door Cinema Club - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Changing of the Seasons"
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.
The title track of the Changing of the Seasons EP (2013). Sam Halliday's bright, rhythmic guitar lines carry a jangly tone. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so a Fender Player Mustang through a Vox AC30 C2 stands in. Use the bridge pickup and set the amp bright and right at the edge of breakup. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Changing of the Seasons" Tone
What guitar did Two Door Cinema Club use on "Changing of the Seasons"?
The guitar on "Changing of the Seasons" (released 2013) isn't documented; the Fender Player Mustang above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Changing of the Seasons" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3, Bass 4.5, Mid 5.5, Treble 7, Presence 6, Volume 5. 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 "Changing of the Seasons" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Changing of the Seasons" 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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