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This Charming Man amp settings — Boss GT-1

The The Smiths guitar tone for “This Charming Man”, dialed in for a Boss GT-1 with a Tagima TW61. Studio single release (1983) / The Smiths debut album reissue

Original rig

1954 Fender Telecaster into Fender Twin Reverb / Roland JC-120 with Boss CE-2 Chorus and light compression

Ultra-bright, jangly, compressed clean with lush analog-style chorus and chime

Amp settings — Boss GT-1

CHANNELBoss GT-1 Preamp: 'Twin Clean' (Fender Twin Reverb model)BRIGHTonBOOSToff

Knob	Setting (0–10)
Gain	2
Bass	3
Mid	5
Treble	8
Presence	6
Reverb	3
Master	7

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Guitar

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Signal chain

01Compressor (GT-1 FX1/Comp block - 'Compressor')

Placed first to even out rapid arpeggio picking dynamics and add chime

Sustain 5 · Attack 6 · Level 7 · Tone 6

02Chorus (GT-1 FX2/Chorus block - 'Prime Chorus' or 'CE-1/CE-2')

Emulates Johnny Marr's iconic Boss CE-2 subtle stereo shimmer

Rate 4 · Depth 5 · E.Level 6 · Pre-Delay 2

03Reverb (GT-1 Reverb block - 'Spring')

Subtle vintage blackface spring reverb

Time 3 · Tone 5 · E.Level 4

Why these settings

The Tagima TW-61 features dual P-90 pickups, which are naturally fatter in the lower midrange than Marr's 1954 vintage Telecaster. Selecting the middle position balances the pickups' output, while keeping GT-1 bass at 3 and boosting treble compensates for the warmer P-90 voicing to deliver that distinct percussive jangle. The Twin Clean amp model provides maximum clean headroom with zero breakup.

PRO TIPMarr tuned his guitar a whole step up (F# B E A C# F#) or capoed on the 2nd fret for specific takes, and the original recording pitch sits around A=429Hz–432Hz rather than standard A=440Hz; use a light, rigid pick close to the bridge for maximum snap.

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