How to Dial In "Whiskey and Wimmen" by John Lee Hooker - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Whiskey and Wimmen"
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 Hooker 'n Heat (1971). Hooker 'n Heat is a double album released by the blues musician John Lee Hooker and the band Canned Heat on January 15, 1971 on Liberty Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Vintage '52 Telecaster (AVRI Reissue) through a Fender '57 Custom Deluxe (Tweed Deluxe), the nearest rig we use for John Lee Hooker's other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Whiskey and Wimmen" Tone
What guitar did John Lee Hooker use on "Whiskey and Wimmen"?
The guitar on "Whiskey and Wimmen" (released 1971) isn't documented; the Fender American Vintage '52 Telecaster (AVRI Reissue) above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Whiskey and Wimmen" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 6, 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 "Whiskey and Wimmen" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Whiskey and Wimmen" 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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