How to Dial In "Like Spinning Plates" by Radiohead - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Like Spinning Plates"
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 Amnesiac (2001). Amnesiac is the fifth studio album by the English rock band Radiohead, released on 30 May 2001 by EMI. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender Telecaster Plus through a Vox AC30HW2X Hand-Wired, the rig we use for Radiohead's other songs from Amnesiac, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the neck pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Like Spinning Plates" Tone
What guitar did Radiohead use on "Like Spinning Plates"?
The guitar on "Like Spinning Plates" (released 2001) isn't documented; the Fender Telecaster Plus above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Like Spinning Plates" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 4.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 5.5, Volume 6. 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 "Like Spinning Plates" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Like Spinning Plates" 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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