How to Dial In "C'mon Billy" by PJ Harvey - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "C'mon Billy"
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 To Bring You My Love (1995). A slow, brooding, blues-tinged song carried by a heavy, deliberate guitar figure. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so a Gibson Flying V through a Fender '65 Twin Reverb Reissue stands in. Use the bridge pickup and set the amp for a classic hard-rock crunch. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "C'mon Billy" Tone
What guitar did PJ Harvey use on "C'mon Billy"?
The guitar on "C'mon Billy" (released 1995) isn't documented; the Gibson Flying V above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "C'mon Billy" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 5.5, 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 "C'mon Billy" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "C'mon Billy" 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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