How to Dial In "(It Was) Only Yesterday" by Larry Carlton - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "(It Was) Only Yesterday"
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 Larry Carlton (1978). Larry Carlton is an album released by jazz guitarist Larry Carlton on July 31, 1978. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson ES-335 through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Larry Carlton's other songs from Larry Carlton, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the neck pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "(It Was) Only Yesterday" Tone
What guitar did Larry Carlton use on "(It Was) Only Yesterday"?
The guitar on "(It Was) Only Yesterday" (released 1978) isn't documented; the Gibson ES-335 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "(It Was) Only Yesterday" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 6, Presence 6, 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 "(It Was) Only Yesterday" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "(It Was) Only Yesterday" 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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