How to Dial In "She Has Funny Cars" by Jefferson Airplane - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "She Has Funny Cars"
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 Surrealistic Pillow (1967). Surrealistic Pillow is the second studio album by the American rock band Jefferson Airplane, released on February 1, 1967, by RCA Victor. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson ES-345 through a Fender '65 Twin Reverb Reissue, the rig we use for Jefferson Airplane's other songs from Surrealistic Pillow, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "She Has Funny Cars" Tone
What guitar did Jefferson Airplane use on "She Has Funny Cars"?
The guitar on "She Has Funny Cars" (released 1967) isn't documented; the Gibson ES-345 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "She Has Funny Cars" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5.5, Bass 6, 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 "She Has Funny Cars" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "She Has Funny Cars" 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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