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Mars To Liverpool Guitar Tone Settings

Liam Gallagher & John Squire · 2010s+ · rock

studio

Original Recording

Guitar
Fender Stratocaster (likely 1960s reissue or vintage, John Squire's typical studio guitar for jangly/psychedelic tones)
Pickups
Single-coil (Fender stock or vintage-style, likely Alnico V)
Amp
Vox AC30 (classic British chime, Squire's known studio amp for neo-psychedelic/Byrdsian tones)
Pickup Position
Bridge pickup (for main riff brightness and chime)

Studio recording, 2023-2024. No direct evidence for pedals or alternate amps for the riff section. Gear inferred from Squire's established studio rig for similar tones and genre. No live/tour rig info included.

Amp Settings

Mids
7
Bass
6
Gain
5.5
Reverb
3
Treble
7
Presence
6

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Tone Character

  • jangly and chimey
  • bright and articulate
  • slightly gritty edge-of-breakup
  • open and airy
  • dynamic pick attack
  • clear note separation
  • classic British amp sparkle
  • no heavy fuzz
  • subtle amp reverb
  • crunchy rhythm texture

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