How to Dial In "Pretty Girl Why" by Buffalo Springfield - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Pretty Girl Why"
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 Last Time Around (1968). Last Time Around is the third and final studio album by the Canadian-American folk rock band Buffalo Springfield, released on July 30, 1968 by Atco Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gretsch G6136T White Falcon through a Vox AC30HW2X Hand-Wired, the rig we use for Buffalo Springfield's other songs from Last Time Around, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Pretty Girl Why" Tone
What guitar did Buffalo Springfield use on "Pretty Girl Why"?
The guitar on "Pretty Girl Why" (released 1968) isn't documented; the Gretsch G6136T White Falcon above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Pretty Girl Why" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Volume 6.5. 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 "Pretty Girl Why" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Pretty Girl Why" 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.
More Tones You Can Dial In
Tone references for "Pretty Girl Why" by Buffalo Springfield are provided for educational use. ToneMirror is not affiliated with the artists or labels referenced.