How to Dial In "Shine a Little Love" by Electric Light Orchestra - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Shine a Little Love"
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 Discovery (1979). A shimmering disco-rock track with bright, clean rhythm guitar chops. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so a Gibson ES-345 through a Vox AC30HW2X Hand-Wired stands in. Use the bridge pickup and set the amp to a medium-gain crunch. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Shine a Little Love" Tone
What guitar did Electric Light Orchestra use on "Shine a Little Love"?
The guitar on "Shine a Little Love" (released 1979) isn't documented; the Gibson ES-345 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Shine a Little Love" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, 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 "Shine a Little Love" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Shine a Little Love" 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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