How to Dial In "Hey Little Girl" by Icehouse - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Hey Little Girl"
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 Primitive Man (1982). Primitive Man is the second studio album by Australian rock band Icehouse, released on 20 September 1982 by Chrysalis Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender Player Stratocaster through a Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus, the rig we use for Icehouse's other songs from Primitive Man, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Hey Little Girl" Tone
What guitar did Icehouse use on "Hey Little Girl"?
The guitar on "Hey Little Girl" (released 1982) isn't documented; the Fender Player Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Hey Little Girl" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3, Bass 5, Mid 5, 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 "Hey Little Girl" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Hey Little Girl" 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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