How to Dial In "Wot's... Uh the Deal" by Pink Floyd - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Wot's... Uh the Deal"
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 Obscured by Clouds (1972). Recorded between 23 February and 6 April 1972 at the Château d'Hérouville in France as the soundtrack to the film La Vallée, and produced by the band. David Gilmour is tied to the "Black Strat" Fender Stratocaster and Hiwatt amplifiers, but 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 stands in. Set the amp to a clean, lightly driven tone and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Wot's... Uh the Deal" Tone
What guitar did Pink Floyd use on "Wot's... Uh the Deal"?
The guitar on "Wot's... Uh the Deal" (released 1972) isn't documented; the Fender David Gilmour Signature Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Wot's... Uh the Deal" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3, Bass 5, Mid 6, 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 "Wot's... Uh the Deal" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Wot's... Uh the Deal" 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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