How to Dial In "The Unheard Music" by X - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "The Unheard Music"
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 Los Angeles (1980). Los Angeles is the debut studio album by the American rock band X, released on April 26, 1980, by Slash Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gretsch 6129 Silver Jet through a Traynor YBA-1 Bass Master, the rig we use for X's other songs from Los Angeles, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "The Unheard Music" Tone
What guitar did X use on "The Unheard Music"?
The guitar on "The Unheard Music" (released 1980) isn't documented; the Gretsch 6129 Silver Jet above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "The Unheard Music" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 4, Bass 5, Mid 6.5, 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 "The Unheard Music" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "The Unheard Music" 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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