How to Dial In "Over the Rainbow" by Jeff Beck - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Over the Rainbow"
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 Emotion & Commotion (2010). Emotion & Commotion is the tenth studio album by guitarist Jeff Beck, released in April 2010 on Atco Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender Custom Shop Jeff Beck Stratocaster through a Marshall JCM2000 DSL100, the rig we use for Jeff Beck's other songs from Emotion & Commotion, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Over the Rainbow" Tone
What guitar did Jeff Beck use on "Over the Rainbow"?
The guitar on "Over the Rainbow" (released 2010) isn't documented; the Fender Custom Shop Jeff Beck Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Over the Rainbow" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, 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 "Over the Rainbow" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Over the Rainbow" 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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