How to Dial In "Trouble Loves Me" by Morrissey - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Trouble Loves Me"
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 Maladjusted (1997). Maladjusted is the sixth studio album by the English singer Morrissey, released on 11 August 1997 by Island Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Morrissey's other songs from Maladjusted, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Trouble Loves Me" Tone
What guitar did Morrissey use on "Trouble Loves Me"?
The guitar on "Trouble Loves Me" (released 1997) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Trouble Loves Me" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, 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 "Trouble Loves Me" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Trouble Loves Me" 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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