How to Dial In "Spirit Loose" by B'z - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Spirit Loose"
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 Loose (1995). Loose is the eighth studio album by the Japanese rock duo B'z, released on November 22, 1995. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Yamaha MG-M Custom through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for B'z's other songs from Loose, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Published transcriptions put it in E♭ standard (E♭ A♭ D♭ G♭ B♭ E♭), a half step below standard.
Common Questions About the "Spirit Loose" Tone
What guitar did B'z use on "Spirit Loose"?
The guitar on "Spirit Loose" (released 1995) isn't documented; the Yamaha MG-M Custom (Tak Matsumoto Model) above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. The track is in E♭ Standard (E♭ A♭ D♭ G♭ B♭ E♭), so retune before you dial anything in.
What amp settings does "Spirit Loose" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 6.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6.5, Volume 7. 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 "Spirit Loose" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Spirit Loose" 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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