How to Dial In "Unknown Delight" by George Harrison - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Unknown Delight"
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 Gone Troppo (1982). Gone Troppo is the tenth studio album by English rock musician George Harrison, released on 5 November 1982 by Dark Horse Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender George Harrison Rocky Stratocaster through a Fender '65 Super Reverb Reissue, the rig we use for George Harrison's other songs from Gone Troppo, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the middle and bridge pickups together. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Unknown Delight" Tone
What guitar did George Harrison use on "Unknown Delight"?
The guitar on "Unknown Delight" (released 1982) isn't documented; the Fender George Harrison Rocky Stratocaster (Signature) above gets the sound. Pickup selector: middle + bridge (position 4) on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Unknown Delight" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 4, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, 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 "Unknown Delight" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Unknown Delight" 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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