How to Dial In "A Pillow of Winds" by Pink Floyd - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "A Pillow of Winds"
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 Meddle (1971). Meddle is the sixth studio album by the English rock band Pink Floyd, released by Harvest Records on 30 October in the United States and 5 November 1971 in the United Kingdom. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender David Gilmour Signature Stratocaster through a Hiwatt DR103 Custom 100, the rig we use for Pink Floyd's other songs from Meddle, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "A Pillow of Winds" Tone
What guitar did Pink Floyd use on "A Pillow of Winds"?
The guitar on "A Pillow of Winds" (released 1971) isn't documented; the Fender David Gilmour Signature Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "A Pillow of Winds" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 6, Presence 6, 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 "A Pillow of Winds" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "A Pillow of Winds" 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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