How to Dial In "Lovey Dovey" by Local H - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Lovey Dovey"
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 As Good as Dead (1996). As Good as Dead is the second studio album by American rock band Local H. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Bilt Hi-Flier through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Local H's other songs from As Good as Dead, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Published transcriptions put it in E♭ standard (E♭ A♭ D♭ G♭ B♭ E♭), a half step below standard.
Common Questions About the "Lovey Dovey" Tone
What guitar did Local H use on "Lovey Dovey"?
The guitar on "Lovey Dovey" (released 1996) isn't documented; the Bilt Hi-Flier above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. The track is in E♭ Standard (E♭ A♭ D♭ G♭ B♭ E♭), so retune before you dial anything in.
What amp settings does "Lovey Dovey" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 5.5, 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 "Lovey Dovey" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Lovey Dovey" 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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