How to Dial In "Hooks in You" by Marillion - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Hooks in You"
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.
A single from Seasons End, the album released in September 1989 and the first with Steve Hogarth after Fish left the band. It is one of the band's most upbeat songs, with a crisp, punchy guitar riff and a snappy Steve Rothery solo. No source available here confirms the exact gear on this recording, so a Stratocaster through a Marshall with a delay pedal stands in. Use the bridge pickup, a crunchy mid-gain tone and a short delay, and keep the rhythm chops tight and clipped.
Common Questions About the "Hooks in You" Tone
What guitar did Marillion use on "Hooks in You"?
The guitar on "Hooks in You" (released 1989) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Hooks in You" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5.5, 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 "Hooks in You" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Hooks in You" 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.
What pedals are on "Hooks in You"?
Whether you own those exact units or close substitutes, ToneMirror maps the pedal voicings onto the pedalboard you actually have.
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