How to Dial In "I Think I Like It" by Boston - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "I Think I Like It"
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 Third Stage (1986). Third Stage is the third studio album by the American rock band Boston, released on September 24, 1986, on MCA Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s through a Rockman X100, the rig we use for Boston's other songs from Third Stage, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "I Think I Like It" Tone
What guitar did Boston use on "I Think I Like It"?
The guitar on "I Think I Like It" (released 1986) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "I Think I Like It" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6, Bass 5, Mid 6.5, Treble 6, Presence 6, Volume 6. 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 "I Think I Like It" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "I Think I Like It" 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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