Died in your arms amp settings — Kong Chimp thirty
The Cutting crew guitar tone for “Died in your arms”, dialed in for a Kong Chimp thirty with a Fender American Professional II Stratocaster. Studio version, Broadcast album (1986)
Roland G505 guitar synth + Fender Stratocaster, clean Fender-style amp with chorus and reverb, no significant overdrive — Kevin MacMichael's tone is glassy clean with modulation and sustain
| Knob | Setting (0–10) |
|---|---|
| Gain | 2 |
| Bass | 5 |
| Mid | 6 |
| Treble | 7 |
| Master | 5 |
The Kong Chimp thirty is an unrecognized amp model — knob names may differ on your faceplate. Settings are based on the original tone's glassy, clean character with warm mids and treble sparkle. Gain stays low (2) because the original is pristine clean with no breakup. The iconic 80s shimmer came from chorus and rack reverb you don't own — without those pedals, this will sound dry and direct. RECOMMENDED: any chorus pedal (Boss CE-2, TC Electronic Corona) and hall reverb to reach the authentic texture.
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