How to Dial In "Modern World" by Wolf Parade - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Modern World"
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 Apologies to the Queen Mary (2005). Apologies to the Queen Mary is the debut studio album by the Canadian indie rock band Wolf Parade, released on September 27, 2005, on Sub Pop. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender Player Telecaster through a Fender Deluxe Reverb (Blackface), the rig we use for Wolf Parade's other songs from Apologies to the Queen Mary, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Modern World" Tone
What guitar did Wolf Parade use on "Modern World"?
The guitar on "Modern World" (released 2005) isn't documented; the Fender Player Telecaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Modern World" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 5, 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 "Modern World" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Modern World" 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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