How to Dial In "Dolls (Sweet Rock and Roll)" by Primal Scream - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Dolls (Sweet Rock and Roll)"
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 Riot City Blues (2006). A fast, glam-punk rocker with raw, overdriven guitars. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s through a Marshall 1959SLP Plexi Super Lead Reissue stands in. Set the amp at a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Dolls (Sweet Rock and Roll)" Tone
What guitar did Primal Scream use on "Dolls (Sweet Rock and Roll)"?
The guitar on "Dolls (Sweet Rock and Roll)" (released 2006) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Dolls (Sweet Rock and Roll)" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6, Bass 5.5, Mid 6.5, 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 "Dolls (Sweet Rock and Roll)" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Dolls (Sweet Rock and Roll)" 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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