How to Dial In "Something Happened on the Way to Heaven" by Phil Collins - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Something Happened on the Way to Heaven"
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..But Seriously (1989)..But Seriously is the fourth studio album by the English drummer and singer-songwriter Phil Collins. Collins wrote the song with his longtime guitarist Daryl Stuermer. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender Eric Clapton Stratocaster through a Soldano SLO-100, the rig we use for Phil Collins' other songs from..But Seriously, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the neck pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Something Happened on the Way to Heaven" Tone
What guitar did Phil Collins use on "Something Happened on the Way to Heaven"?
The guitar on "Something Happened on the Way to Heaven" (released 1989) isn't documented; the Fender Eric Clapton Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Something Happened on the Way to Heaven" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 4.5, Bass 5, Mid 6.5, Treble 6, Presence 5.5, 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 "Something Happened on the Way to Heaven" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Something Happened on the Way to Heaven" 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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