How to Dial In "Cold Light" by Yeah Yeah Yeahs - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Cold Light"
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 Fever to Tell (2003). Fever to Tell is the debut studio album by American indie rock band Yeah Yeah Yeahs, released on April 29, 2003 on Interscope. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender Player Jaguar through a Fender Deluxe Reverb, the rig we use for Yeah Yeah Yeahs' other songs from Fever to Tell, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Cold Light" Tone
What guitar did Yeah Yeah Yeahs use on "Cold Light"?
The guitar on "Cold Light" (released 2003) isn't documented; the Fender Player Jaguar above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Cold Light" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6.5, Bass 4.5, Mid 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 "Cold Light" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Cold Light" 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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