How to Dial In "He Can Only Hold Her" by Amy Winehouse - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "He Can Only Hold Her"
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 Back to Black (2006). Back to Black is the second and final studio album by the English singer-songwriter Amy Winehouse, released on 27 October 2006 by Island Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson ES-125 through a Fender Deluxe Reverb, the rig we use for Amy Winehouse's other songs from Back to Black, stands in. Keep the amp clean, just at the edge of breakup, and use the single pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "He Can Only Hold Her" Tone
What guitar did Amy Winehouse use on "He Can Only Hold Her"?
The guitar on "He Can Only Hold Her" (released 2006) isn't documented; the Gibson ES-125 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: single pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "He Can Only Hold Her" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 1.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 5, Presence 4, Volume 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 "He Can Only Hold Her" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "He Can Only Hold Her" 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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