How to Dial In "Dreadlock Holiday" by 10cc - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Dreadlock Holiday"
Suggested rig · the original isn't documented.
Knob Positions, Pickup, and Tuning
Where to set the knobs for this tone. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale.
On your amp, these numbers won't sound the same.
Get the settings for my ampHow the artist had their guitar configured for this take.
From Bloody Tourists (1978). Bloody Tourists is the sixth studio album by the English rock band 10cc, released worldwide by Mercury Records and in North America by Polydor Records in September 1978. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender Vintera '60s Stratocaster through a Vox AC30 C2, the nearest rig we use for 10cc's other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the neck pickup.
Common Questions About the "Dreadlock Holiday" Tone
What guitar did 10cc use on "Dreadlock Holiday"?
The guitar on "Dreadlock Holiday" (released 1978) isn't documented; the Fender Vintera '60s Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Dreadlock Holiday" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 1.5, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 6, Presence 5.5, Volume 4. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale; match them on your amp first, then nudge to taste. ToneMirror can translate these positions for whatever amp you actually own.
Can I play "Dreadlock Holiday" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Dreadlock Holiday" tone on a Katana, a Helix, a tube combo, or anything else. The translation accounts for EQ curve, gain structure, and pickup type so the result actually sounds like the record, not just the same knob numbers on different gear.
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