How to Dial In "Waltzing Along" by James - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Waltzing Along"
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 Whiplash (1997). Whiplash is the seventh studio album by English rock band James, released on 24 February 1997 by Fontana. 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 Whiplash, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the neck pickup.
Common Questions About the "Waltzing Along" Tone
What guitar did James use on "Waltzing Along"?
The guitar on "Waltzing Along" (released 1997) isn't documented; the Rickenbacker 360 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Waltzing Along" 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 "Waltzing Along" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Waltzing Along" 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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