How to Dial In "Pleasantly Blue" by 4 Non Blondes - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Pleasantly Blue"
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 Bigger, Better, Faster, More! (1992). Bigger, Better, Faster, More! is the debut studio album by American rock band 4 Non Blondes, released on October 13, 1992. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Stratocaster through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for 4 Non Blondes' other songs from Bigger, Better, Faster, More!, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the middle pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Pleasantly Blue" Tone
What guitar did 4 Non Blondes use on "Pleasantly Blue"?
The guitar on "Pleasantly Blue" (released 1992) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: middle pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Pleasantly Blue" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5, Bass 5.5, Mid 5.5, Treble 5.5, Presence 5.5, Volume 5.5. 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 "Pleasantly Blue" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Pleasantly Blue" 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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