How to Dial In "Rock and Roll Queen" by Mott the Hoople - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Rock and Roll Queen"
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 Mott the Hoople (1969). Mott the Hoople is the debut studio album by the band of the same name, released on 22 November 1969 by Island Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Stratocaster through a Marshall 1959SLP Plexi Super Lead Reissue, the nearest rig we use for Mott the Hoople's other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Rock and Roll Queen" Tone
What guitar did Mott the Hoople use on "Rock and Roll Queen"?
The guitar on "Rock and Roll Queen" (released 1969) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Rock and Roll Queen" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 5.5, Volume 7.5. 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 "Rock and Roll Queen" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Rock and Roll Queen" 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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