How to Dial In "You Don't Wanna Know" by Orianthi - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "You Don't Wanna Know"
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 Heaven in This Hell (2013). Heaven in This Hell is the third studio album by Australian singer and guitarist Orianthi. Orianthi told MusicRadar she played the solo on her PRS Custom 24 through her EVH amp, without naming the model, so the 5150III is a stand-in. A PRS Custom 24 through an EVH 5150III 50W is the rig here. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "You Don't Wanna Know" Tone
What guitar did Orianthi use on "You Don't Wanna Know"?
The guitar on "You Don't Wanna Know" (released 2013) isn't documented; the PRS Custom 24 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "You Don't Wanna Know" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, 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 "You Don't Wanna Know" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "You Don't Wanna Know" 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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