How to Dial In "The Wedge Paradiso" by Dick Dale - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "The Wedge Paradiso"
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 Calling Up Spirits (1996). Calling Up Spirits is an album by the surf guitarist Dick Dale, released in 1996. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Original 50s Stratocaster through a Fender Dual Showman Reverb (Silverface), the nearest rig we use for Dick Dale's other songs, stands in. Set the amp clean, with the gain barely up and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "The Wedge Paradiso" Tone
What guitar did Dick Dale use on "The Wedge Paradiso"?
The guitar on "The Wedge Paradiso" (released 1996) isn't documented; the Fender American Original 50s Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "The Wedge Paradiso" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7.5, Presence 6.5, 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 "The Wedge Paradiso" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "The Wedge Paradiso" 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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