Comfortably Numb amp settings — Stranger PM40
The Pink Floyd guitar tone for “Comfortably Numb”, dialed in for a Stranger PM40 with a Hertz Stratocaster. Studio version outro solo, The Wall (1979)
Fender Stratocaster ('Black Strat' with DiMarzio FS-1 bridge pickup) -> MXR Dyna Comp -> EHX 'Ram's Head' Big Muff Pi -> Hiwatt DR103 100W Head & Yamaha RA-200 rotary cabinet
| Knob | Setting (0–10) |
|---|---|
| Gain | 7 |
| Bass | 6 |
| Mid | 5 |
| Treble | 5 |
| Master | 6 |
02Digital Delay / Tape Delay
RECOMMENDED — not owned (set to ~380ms for Gilmour ambient decay)
The Stranger PM40 is a compact solid-state amp, so engage its built-in Overdrive channel with Gain at 7 to provide the singing sustain originally generated by a Big Muff into a loud Hiwatt DR103. Roll the Strat bridge tone knob back to 8 and keep the amp treble at 5 to tame harsh solid-state clipping and mimic Gilmour's rounded top-end. Adding a dedicated Big Muff and delay pedal down the line will instantly bridge the remaining gap.
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