How to Dial In "Pictures of You" by Deep Purple - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Pictures of You"
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 =1 (2024). =1 is the 23rd studio album by English hard rock band Deep Purple, released on 19 July 2024 by Earmusic/Edel AG. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Stratocaster through a Marshall Major (200W) - 'The Pig', the rig we use for Deep Purple's other songs from =1, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Pictures of You" Tone
What guitar did Deep Purple use on "Pictures of You"?
The guitar on "Pictures of You" (released 2024) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Pictures of You" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6.5, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6, Volume 7.5. 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 "Pictures of You" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Pictures of You" 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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