How to Dial In "Sentimental Lady" by Bob Welch - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Sentimental Lady"
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 French Kiss (1977). French Kiss is the debut solo studio album by former Fleetwood Mac singer and guitarist Bob Welch. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson ES-335 through a Fender Deluxe Reverb (Blackface), the rig we use for Bob Welch's other songs from French Kiss, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Sentimental Lady" Tone
What guitar did Bob Welch use on "Sentimental Lady"?
The guitar on "Sentimental Lady" (released 1977) isn't documented; the Gibson ES-335 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Sentimental Lady" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, Treble 6, Presence 4.5, 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 "Sentimental Lady" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Sentimental Lady" 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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