Somewhere only we know amp settings — Squier Frontman 10g
The Keane guitar tone for “Somewhere only we know”, dialed in for a Squier Frontman 10g with a Fender Squier Stratocaster. Studio version, Hopes and Fears (2004) - Main rhythmic progression and melodic riff
Yamaha CP70 electric piano layered with acoustic grand piano, tracked through an overdriven 1x12 green tube combo amp, SansAmp bass preamp, and slapback delay
| Knob | Setting (0–10) |
|---|---|
| Gain | 3 |
| Bass | 6 |
| Treble | 5 |
| Master | 4 |
01Analog / Slapback Delay
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The Frontman 10G lacks middle, presence, and reverb controls, so shaping the warm piano chime is handled via the 2-band EQ and pickup selection. Keeping the amp on the clean channel with gain low prevents the small 6-inch speaker from sounding harsh or fizzy. Rolling the Strat's tone back to 8 on the neck+middle position rounds off single-coil glassiness to mimic an electric piano's percussive attack.
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