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How to Achieve the Tone of David Gilmour's "Money" on Your Spark Amp

How to Achieve the Tone of David Gilmour's "Money" on Your Spark Amp

Getting the Perfect Gilmour Tone: A Guide for Spark Amp Users

When it comes to iconic guitar tones, David Gilmour's sound on "Money" by Pink Floyd is right up there with the best. Getting that tone on your Spark amp involves a bit of tweaking, a dash of precision, and a whole lot of passion. Whether you're looking to nail the rhythm or the solo, here's your ultimate guide.

Rhythm Guitar Tone Settings

  • Amp Simulation:
    • Type: Hiwatt Custom 100
    • Gain: 5
    • Bass: 6
    • Middle: 5
    • Treble: 6
    • Volume: 6
  • Noise Gate: Keep it on to reduce any unwanted noise.
  • Compressor:
    • Type: LA Comp
    • Gain: 5
    • Peak Reduction: 4
  • Drive:
    • Type: Booster
    • Gain: 4
    • Level: 6
  • Modulation/EQ: None needed for the rhythm tone.
  • Delay:
    • Type: Digital Delay
    • Level: 3
    • Feedback: 2
    • D Time: 310ms
    • Tone: 5
  • Reverb:
    • Type: Hall Medium
    • Level: 4
    • Damping: 5
    • Low Cut: 80Hz
    • High Cut: 12kHz
    • Time: 1.8s
    • Dwell: 3

Solo Guitar Tone Settings

  • Amp Simulation:
    • Type: Hiwatt Custom 100
    • Gain: 6
    • Bass: 6
    • Middle: 5
    • Treble: 6
    • Volume: 7
  • Noise Gate: Keep it on to reduce any unwanted noise.
  • Compressor:
    • Type: LA Comp
    • Gain: 6
    • Peak Reduction: 5
  • Drive:
    • Type: Tube Drive
    • Drive: 6
    • Tone: 6
    • Level: 7
  • Modulation/EQ: None needed for the solo tone.
  • Delay:
    • Type: Digital Delay
    • Level: 4
    • Feedback: 3
    • D Time: 430ms
    • Tone: 5
  • Reverb:
    • Type: Hall Medium
    • Level: 5
    • Damping: 5
    • Low Cut: 80Hz
    • High Cut: 12kHz
    • Time: 2s
    • Dwell: 4

Tips and Tweaks

Feel free to tweak these settings further according to your specific preferences and equipment. Remember, Gilmour's tone is as much about precision as it is about feel. Don’t be afraid to experiment until you find your sweet spot.

Now Hit Play

To get a better feel for the tone and the vibe, check out this live performance of "Money" by David Gilmour at Pompeii.

Guitar Tone Settings

Additional Resources

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