How to Dial In "Teo Torriatte (Let Us Cling Together)" by Queen - Guitar Tone Settings
The Gear Behind "Teo Torriatte (Let Us Cling Together)"
Original Knob Positions, Pickup, and Tuning
Where to set the knobs for this tone. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale.
These numbers are for an AC30. On your amp, they won't sound the same.
Get the settings for my ampHow the artist had their guitar configured for this take.
The closing track of A Day at the Races, released in December 1976. Brian May wrote it as a thank-you to Queen's Japanese fans, and the chorus is sung partly in Japanese. It is a piano-led ballad with layered, harmonised guitar lines and a singing lead break, played on May's Red Special through a Vox AC30 with a treble booster, the rig documented for his work in this period. Use the neck pickup and a clean-to-crunchy gain, with a long, sustained vibrato on the melodic lead lines.
Common Questions About the "Teo Torriatte (Let Us Cling Together)" Tone
What guitar did Queen use on "Teo Torriatte (Let Us Cling Together)"?
Queen recorded "Teo Torriatte (Let Us Cling Together)" (released 1976) before the Brian May Guitars Red Special came out; it is named above as a modern equivalent. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Teo Torriatte (Let Us Cling Together)" need?
On an AC30: Gain 6, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Volume 7.5. 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 "Teo Torriatte (Let Us Cling Together)" without an AC30?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the original recipe above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Teo Torriatte (Let Us Cling Together)" 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.
What pedals are on "Teo Torriatte (Let Us Cling Together)"?
The original signal chain for "Teo Torriatte (Let Us Cling Together)" runs through Dallas Rangemaster Treble Booster. Whether you own those exact units or close substitutes, ToneMirror maps the pedal voicings onto the pedalboard you actually have.
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