How to Dial In "Winter Wine" by Caravan - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Winter Wine"
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 In the Land of Grey and Pink (1971). In the Land of Grey and Pink is the third album by English progressive rock band Caravan, released in April 1971 on Deram Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an Epiphone ES-335 through a Vox AC30 C2, the rig we use for Caravan's other songs from In the Land of Grey and Pink, stands in. Keep the amp clean, just at the edge of breakup, and use the neck pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Winter Wine" Tone
What guitar did Caravan use on "Winter Wine"?
The guitar on "Winter Wine" (released 1971) isn't documented; the Epiphone ES-335 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Winter Wine" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 1.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 5, Volume 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 "Winter Wine" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Winter Wine" 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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