How to Dial In "You Said Something" by PJ Harvey - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "You Said Something"
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 Stories from the City, Stories from the Sea (2000). A fuzzy, driving rock song from the album that won the 2001 Mercury Prize, built on a bright, overdriven electric guitar part. 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. Set the amp at a light edge-of-breakup and use the bridge pickup. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "You Said Something" Tone
What guitar did PJ Harvey use on "You Said Something"?
The guitar on "You Said Something" (released 2000) isn't documented; the Gibson Flying V above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "You Said Something" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 4.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 5.5, Volume 6.5. 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 Said Something" 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 Said Something" 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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