How to Dial In "Big Mistake" by Natalie Imbruglia - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Big Mistake"
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 Left of the Middle (1997). Left of the Middle is the debut studio album by Australian singer Natalie Imbruglia. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Stratocaster through a Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb Reissue, the rig we use for Natalie Imbruglia's other songs from Left of the Middle, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the middle pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Big Mistake" Tone
What guitar did Natalie Imbruglia use on "Big Mistake"?
The guitar on "Big Mistake" (released 1997) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: middle pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Big Mistake" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3.5, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, Treble 5.5, Presence 5, Volume 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 "Big Mistake" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Big Mistake" 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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