How to Dial In "For a Thousand Mothers" by Jethro Tull - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "For a Thousand Mothers"
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 Stand Up (1969). Stand Up, released in 1969, is the second studio album by British rock band Jethro Tull. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s through a Marshall 1959SLP Plexi Super Lead Reissue, the rig we use for Jethro Tull's other songs from Stand Up, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "For a Thousand Mothers" Tone
What guitar did Jethro Tull use on "For a Thousand Mothers"?
The guitar on "For a Thousand Mothers" (released 1969) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "For a Thousand Mothers" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5.5, 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 "For a Thousand Mothers" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "For a Thousand Mothers" 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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