How to Dial In "Then She Appeared" by XTC - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Then She Appeared"
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 Nonsuch (1992). Nonsuch (styled as NONSVCH.) is the twelfth studio album by the English band XTC, released 27 April 1992 on Virgin Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Telecaster through a Vox AC30 C2, the rig we use for XTC's other songs from Nonsuch, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Then She Appeared" Tone
What guitar did XTC use on "Then She Appeared"?
The guitar on "Then She Appeared" (released 1992) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Telecaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Then She Appeared" 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 "Then She Appeared" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Then She Appeared" 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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