How to Dial In "Warm Wet Circles" by Marillion - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Warm Wet Circles"
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 Clutching at Straws (1987). Clutching at Straws is the fourth studio album by the British neo-prog band Marillion, released on 22 June 1987. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender Standard Stratocaster through a Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus, the rig we use for Marillion's other songs from Clutching at Straws, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the neck pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Warm Wet Circles" Tone
What guitar did Marillion use on "Warm Wet Circles"?
The guitar on "Warm Wet Circles" (released 1987) isn't documented; the Fender Standard Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Warm Wet Circles" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 5, 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 "Warm Wet Circles" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Warm Wet Circles" 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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