How to Dial In "Trying to Get to You" by Elvis Presley - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Trying to Get to 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 Elvis Presley (1956). Elvis Presley (released in the UK as Elvis Presley Rock n' Roll) is the debut studio album by American singer Elvis Presley, released by RCA Victor on March 23, 1956. The album's article credits Scotty Moore on electric guitar. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson L-5 CES through a Ray Butts EchoSonic, the rig we use for Elvis Presley's other songs from Elvis Presley, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Trying to Get to You" Tone
What guitar did Elvis Presley use on "Trying to Get to You"?
The guitar on "Trying to Get to You" (released 1956) isn't documented; the Gibson L-5 CES above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Trying to Get to You" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Volume 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 "Trying to Get to 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 "Trying to Get to 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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