How to Dial In "Lipstick on the Glass" by Wolf Alice - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Lipstick on the Glass"
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 Blue Weekend (2021). A lush, atmospheric Blue Weekend track with clean, shimmering guitar. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so Fender American Professional II Jazzmaster through Orange Rockerverb 100 MkIII stands in. Set the amp at a clean setting with the gain low and use the neck pickup. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Lipstick on the Glass" Tone
What guitar did Wolf Alice use on "Lipstick on the Glass"?
The guitar on "Lipstick on the Glass" (released 2021) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Jazzmaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Lipstick on the Glass" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, Treble 6, Presence 5, Volume 6.5. 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 "Lipstick on the Glass" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Lipstick on the Glass" 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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