How to Dial In "The Fixer" by Humble Pie - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "The Fixer"
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 Smokin' (1972). Smokin' is the fifth studio album by English rock band Humble Pie, released in 1972 by A&M Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Junior through a Marshall 1959SLP Plexi Super Lead Reissue, the rig we use for Humble Pie's other songs from Smokin', stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the single pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "The Fixer" Tone
What guitar did Humble Pie use on "The Fixer"?
The guitar on "The Fixer" (released 1972) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Junior above gets the sound. Pickup selector: single pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "The Fixer" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 7, 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 "The Fixer" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "The Fixer" 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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