How to Dial In "I Only Said" by My Bloody Valentine - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "I Only Said"
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 Loveless (1991). Loveless is the second studio album by the Irish rock band My Bloody Valentine, released on 4 November 1991 in the United Kingdom by Creation Records and in the United States by Sire Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender Jazzmaster (Original) through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for My Bloody Valentine's other songs from Loveless, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the neck+bridge pickups together.
Common Questions About the "I Only Said" Tone
What guitar did My Bloody Valentine use on "I Only Said"?
The guitar on "I Only Said" (released 1991) isn't documented; the Fender Jazzmaster (Original) above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck + bridge (position 3 / out-of-phase) on the guitar.
What amp settings does "I Only Said" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 4, Bass 5, Mid 5, 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 "I Only Said" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "I Only Said" 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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