How to Dial In "Sugar Hiccup" by Cocteau Twins - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Sugar Hiccup"
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 Head over Heels (1983). Head over Heels is the second studio album by Scottish rock band Cocteau Twins. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Vintage II 1966 Jazzmaster through a Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus, the rig we use for Cocteau Twins' other songs from Head over Heels, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the neck pickup.
Common Questions About the "Sugar Hiccup" Tone
What guitar did Cocteau Twins use on "Sugar Hiccup"?
The guitar on "Sugar Hiccup" (released 1983) isn't documented; the Fender American Vintage II 1966 Jazzmaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Sugar Hiccup" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 1, Bass 4, Mid 4, Treble 7, Presence 6, Volume 3.5. 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 "Sugar Hiccup" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Sugar Hiccup" 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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