How to Dial In "World's Greatest Lover" by Cheap Trick - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "World's Greatest Lover"
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 All Shook Up (1980). All Shook Up is the fifth studio album by American rock band Cheap Trick. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Cheap Trick's other songs from All Shook Up, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "World's Greatest Lover" Tone
What guitar did Cheap Trick use on "World's Greatest Lover"?
The guitar on "World's Greatest Lover" (released 1980) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "World's Greatest Lover" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, 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 "World's Greatest Lover" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "World's Greatest Lover" 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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