How to Dial In "Pineapple Head" by Crowded House - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Pineapple Head"
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 Together Alone (1993). Together Alone is the fourth studio album by the New Zealand-Australian band Crowded House, released on 18 October 1993 on Capitol Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Telecaster through a Vox AC30 C2, the rig we use for Crowded House's other songs from Together Alone, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Pineapple Head" Tone
What guitar did Crowded House use on "Pineapple Head"?
The guitar on "Pineapple Head" (released 1993) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Telecaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Pineapple Head" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5.5, Bass 5.5, 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 "Pineapple Head" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Pineapple Head" 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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