How to Dial In "Eleventh Earl of Mar" by Genesis - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Eleventh Earl of Mar"
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 Wind & Wuthering (1976). Wind & Wuthering is the eighth studio album by the English progressive rock band Genesis. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Custom through a Hiwatt DR103 Custom 100, the rig we use for Genesis' other songs from Wind & Wuthering, stands in. Keep the amp clean, just at the edge of breakup, and use the neck pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Eleventh Earl of Mar" Tone
What guitar did Genesis use on "Eleventh Earl of Mar"?
The guitar on "Eleventh Earl of Mar" (released 1976) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Custom above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Eleventh Earl of Mar" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 6, 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 "Eleventh Earl of Mar" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Eleventh Earl of Mar" 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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