How to Dial In "Persephone" by Wishbone Ash - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Persephone"
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.
A haunting ballad from There's the Rub, the fifth Wishbone Ash album, produced by Bill Szymczyk in America and the first with guitarist Laurie Wisefield. It became one of the band's most popular live songs. The twin-guitar sound is still present on the album, with a smoother, more American production. The sources available here don't name the guitars or amps, so the rig is a suggestion. Play the twin harmony lines on the neck pickup with a warm, singing, lightly overdriven tone, and match the vibrato of the second guitar. No transcription could be checked, so no tuning is given.
Common Questions About the "Persephone" Tone
What guitar did Wishbone Ash use on "Persephone"?
The guitar on "Persephone" (released 1974) isn't documented; the Gibson Flying V above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Persephone" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5, Bass 5, Mid 6, 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 "Persephone" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Persephone" 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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