How to Dial In "Gotta Let Go" by Lita Ford - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Gotta Let Go"
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 Dancin' on the Edge (1984). Dancin' on the Edge is the second solo studio album by American guitarist, vocalist and songwriter Lita Ford, released on 28 May 1984 by Mercury Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a B.C. Rich Mockingbird ST through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the nearest rig we use for Lita Ford's other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Gotta Let Go" Tone
What guitar did Lita Ford use on "Gotta Let Go"?
The guitar on "Gotta Let Go" (released 1984) isn't documented; the B.C. Rich Mockingbird ST above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Gotta Let Go" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7.5, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Volume 8. 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 "Gotta Let Go" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Gotta Let Go" 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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