How to Dial In "Gold Dust Woman" by Fleetwood Mac - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Gold Dust Woman"
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.
The closing track of Rumours, released in February 1977 and written by Stevie Nicks. Lindsey Buckingham colours the song with dark, tremolo-edged electric guitar figures, swells and a spiky solo, while Mick Fleetwood's percussion and Nicks's vocal build to the closing breakdown. Buckingham's main electric guitar from this period was a Rick Turner Model 1, though no source available here confirms the guitar or amp on this track, so the Turner and a Deluxe Reverb stand in. Keep the gain low for a bright, slightly broken-up tone and play with fingers rather than a pick.
Common Questions About the "Gold Dust Woman" Tone
What guitar did Fleetwood Mac use on "Gold Dust Woman"?
The guitar on "Gold Dust Woman" (released 1977) isn't documented; the Rick Turner Model 1 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: single pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Gold Dust Woman" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 5, Volume 6.5. 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 "Gold Dust Woman" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Gold Dust Woman" 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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