How to Dial In "Whippin' Piccadilly" by Gomez - Guitar Tone Settings
The Gear Behind "Whippin' Piccadilly"
Original Knob Positions, Pickup, and Tuning
Where to set the knobs for this tone. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale.
These numbers are for a Fender '65 Twin Reverb Reissue. On your amp, they won't sound the same.
Get the settings for my ampHow the artist had their guitar configured for this take.
Ian Ball wrote the song's loping, alternate-picked riff with Chuck Berry in mind, playing it on a '72 reissue Thinline Telecaster; the recording pairs a keyboard sample with an Electro-Harmonix Small Stone phaser for texture.
Common Questions About the "Whippin' Piccadilly" Tone
What guitar did Gomez use on "Whippin' Piccadilly"?
Gomez tracked "Whippin' Piccadilly" on a Telecaster (released 1998). The Fender American Professional II Telecaster Deluxe named above is a modern equivalent, not the guitar on the record. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Whippin' Piccadilly" need?
On Fender '65 Twin Reverb Reissue: Gain 4, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 5, Volume 6. 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 "Whippin' Piccadilly" without a Fender '65 Twin Reverb Reissue?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the original recipe above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Whippin' Piccadilly" 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.
What pedals are on "Whippin' Piccadilly"?
The original signal chain for "Whippin' Piccadilly" runs through Electro-Harmonix Small Stone Phase Shifter. Whether you own those exact units or close substitutes, ToneMirror maps the pedal voicings onto the pedalboard you actually have.
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