How to Dial In "Lord of Light" by Hawkwind - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Lord of Light"
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 Doremi Fasol Latido (1972). Doremi Fasol Latido is a 1972 album by English space rock band Hawkwind. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson SG Standard through a Marshall 1959SLP Plexi Super Lead Reissue, the rig we use for Hawkwind's other songs from Doremi Fasol Latido, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Lord of Light" Tone
What guitar did Hawkwind use on "Lord of Light"?
The guitar on "Lord of Light" (released 1972) isn't documented; the Gibson SG Standard above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Lord of Light" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 6, Volume 7.5. 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 "Lord of Light" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Lord of Light" 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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