How to Dial In "Stop Whispering" by Radiohead - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Stop Whispering"
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 Pablo Honey (1993), Radiohead's debut album. Jonny Greenwood's loud-quiet guitar dynamics lead to a big, distorted chorus. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so a Fender Telecaster Plus through a Vox AC30HW2X Hand-Wired stands in. Use the bridge pickup and set the amp to high gain with the mids kept forward. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Stop Whispering" Tone
What guitar did Radiohead use on "Stop Whispering"?
The guitar on "Stop Whispering" (released 1993) isn't documented; the Fender Telecaster Plus above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Stop Whispering" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, 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 "Stop Whispering" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Stop Whispering" 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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