How to Dial In "500 (Shake Baby Shake)" by Lush - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "500 (Shake Baby Shake)"
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 Lovelife (1996). Lovelife is the third and final studio album by English rock band Lush. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender Player Jaguar through a Vox AC30 C2, the rig we use for Lush's other songs from Lovelife, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "500 (Shake Baby Shake)" Tone
What guitar did Lush use on "500 (Shake Baby Shake)"?
The guitar on "500 (Shake Baby Shake)" (released 1996) isn't documented; the Fender Player Jaguar above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "500 (Shake Baby Shake)" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5, Bass 5, Mid 6, 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 "500 (Shake Baby Shake)" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "500 (Shake Baby Shake)" 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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