How to Dial In "Out to Get You" by James - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Out to Get You"
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 Laid (1993). Laid is the fifth studio album by British rock band James. It was released on 27 September 1993 through Fontana Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Rickenbacker 360 through a Vox AC30 C2, the rig we use for James' other songs from Laid, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the neck pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Out to Get You" Tone
What guitar did James use on "Out to Get You"?
The guitar on "Out to Get You" (released 1993) isn't documented; the Rickenbacker 360 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Out to Get You" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3, 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 "Out to Get You" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Out to Get You" 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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