How to Dial In "You Give Me Something" by Jamiroquai - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "You Give Me Something"
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 A Funk Odyssey (2001). A funk and acid-jazz groove with clean, rhythmic guitar. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so a Fender American Standard Stratocaster through a Fender '65 Twin Reverb Reissue stands in. Set the amp clean and use the middle pickup. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "You Give Me Something" Tone
What guitar did Jamiroquai use on "You Give Me Something"?
The guitar on "You Give Me Something" (released 2001) isn't documented; the Fender American Standard Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: middle pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "You Give Me Something" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 1.5, Bass 4.5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6.5, 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 "You Give Me Something" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "You Give Me Something" 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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