How to Dial In "Cry Myself Blind" by Primal Scream - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Cry Myself Blind"
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 Give Out but Don't Give Up (1994). A Memphis-recorded track with a Stonesy, overdriven rhythm guitar. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so a Fender Player Stratocaster through a Fender Princeton (Blackface, Non-Reverb) stands in. Set the amp at a light crunch and use the bridge pickup. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Cry Myself Blind" Tone
What guitar did Primal Scream use on "Cry Myself Blind"?
The guitar on "Cry Myself Blind" (released 1994) isn't documented; the Fender Player Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Cry Myself Blind" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, 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 "Cry Myself Blind" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Cry Myself Blind" 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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