How to Dial In "Look What You Done for Me" by Al Green - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Look What You Done for Me"
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 I'm Still in Love with You (1972). A bouncy Memphis soul groove with crisp, clean rhythm guitar under horns. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Telecaster through a Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb Reissue stands in. Use the neck pickup and set the amp clean, just short of breakup. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Look What You Done for Me" Tone
What guitar did Al Green use on "Look What You Done for Me"?
The guitar on "Look What You Done for Me" (released 1972) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Telecaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Look What You Done for Me" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 2, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 5.5, Presence 5, Volume 4.5. 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 "Look What You Done for Me" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Look What You Done for Me" 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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