How to Dial In "Every Kinda People" by Robert Palmer - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Every Kinda People"
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 Double Fun (1978). Double Fun is the fourth solo album by Robert Palmer, released in 1978. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Vintage II 1961 Stratocaster through a Marshall 1987X 50W Plexi Reissue, the nearest rig we use for Robert Palmer's other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Every Kinda People" Tone
What guitar did Robert Palmer use on "Every Kinda People"?
The guitar on "Every Kinda People" (released 1978) isn't documented; the Fender American Vintage II 1961 Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Every Kinda People" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 6.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6.5, 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 "Every Kinda People" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Every Kinda People" 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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