How to Dial In "Second Time Around" by Blue Cheer - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Second Time Around"
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 Vincebus Eruptum (1968). Vincebus Eruptum is the debut album of American rock band Blue Cheer, released in January 1968 by Philips Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson SG Standard through a Marshall 1959SLP Plexi Super Lead Reissue, the rig we use for Blue Cheer's other songs from Vincebus Eruptum, stands in. Set the amp to a saturated high-gain setting and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Second Time Around" Tone
What guitar did Blue Cheer use on "Second Time Around"?
The guitar on "Second Time Around" (released 1968) isn't documented; the Gibson SG Standard above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Second Time Around" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 8.5, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Volume 9. 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 "Second Time Around" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Second Time Around" 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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