How to Dial In "Lady (You Bring Me Up)" by Commodores - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Lady (You Bring Me Up)"
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 Pocket (1981). In the Pocket is the ninth studio album by the American funk and R&B group the Commodores, released on 22 June 1981 by Motown Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Stratocaster through a Fender '65 Twin Reverb Reissue, the nearest rig we use for Commodores' other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the neck pickup.
Common Questions About the "Lady (You Bring Me Up)" Tone
What guitar did Commodores use on "Lady (You Bring Me Up)"?
The guitar on "Lady (You Bring Me Up)" (released 1981) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Lady (You Bring Me Up)" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5, Bass 5, Mid 6.5, Treble 6, Presence 5, 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 "Lady (You Bring Me Up)" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Lady (You Bring Me Up)" 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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