How to Dial In "Front Page News" by Wishbone Ash - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Front Page News"
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 Front Page News (1977). Front Page News is the eighth studio album by the English rock band Wishbone Ash, released on 7 October 1977 by MCA Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Flying V through a Marshall 1959SLP Plexi Super Lead Reissue, the nearest rig we use for Wishbone Ash's other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Front Page News" Tone
What guitar did Wishbone Ash use on "Front Page News"?
The guitar on "Front Page News" (released 1977) isn't documented; the Gibson Flying V above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Front Page News" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5.5, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 7, 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 "Front Page News" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Front Page News" 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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