Classic Rock1976Jailbreak
The Boys Are Back in Town Amp Settings
by Thin Lizzy
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Original Recording Settings
EstimatedResearched tone data for "The Boys Are Back in Town" by Thin Lizzy
Original Gear
- Guitar
- Gibson Les Paul
- Pickups
- PAF humbuckers (bridge)
- Amplifier
- Marshall Plexi 2203
- Channel
- high_treble
- Tuning
- standard
- Pickup Selector
- bridge
- Strings
- Unknown
Jumpered input for added fullness
Amp Settings
Gain
7.0
Bass
6.0
Mid
7.5
Treble
6.5
Presence
7.0
Master Volume
6.0
Based on classic Marshall usage
Effects Chain
→
→Ibanez TS-9 Tube Screamer
overdrive
1.Ibanez TS-9 Tube Screamer — For boost
Playing Technique
Medium-heavy pick attack with downstrokes; hybrid picking for leads
Sources+
- GuitarChalk.com — Amp Settings for The Boys Are Back in Town
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