How to Dial In "Hamburger Concerto" by Focus - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Hamburger Concerto"
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 Hamburger Concerto (1974). Hamburger Concerto is the fourth studio album by the Dutch progressive rock band Focus, released in May 1974. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Custom through a Fender Super Showman SS1000 / XFL1000, the nearest rig we use for Focus' other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Hamburger Concerto" Tone
What guitar did Focus use on "Hamburger Concerto"?
The guitar on "Hamburger Concerto" (released 1974) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Custom above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Hamburger Concerto" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6.5, Bass 4.5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6.5, 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 "Hamburger Concerto" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Hamburger Concerto" 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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