How to Dial In "Where Do I Fit In?" by Mr. Big - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Where Do I Fit In?"
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 Hey Man (1996). Hey Man is a studio album by the American hard rock band Mr. Big, released on 12 March 1996 by Atlantic Records. The album's personnel list credits Paul Gilbert with guitar. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an Ibanez RG550 Genesis through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Mr. Big's other songs from Hey Man, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Where Do I Fit In?" Tone
What guitar did Mr. Big use on "Where Do I Fit In?"?
The guitar on "Where Do I Fit In?" (released 1996) isn't documented; the Ibanez RG550 Genesis above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Where Do I Fit In?" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6.5, Bass 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 "Where Do I Fit In?" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Where Do I Fit In?" 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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