How to Dial In "Other Arms" by Robert Plant - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Other Arms"
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 The Principle of Moments (1983). The Principle of Moments is the second solo studio album by English singer Robert Plant, released on 15 July 1983 by Atlantic Records. The album's personnel list credits Robbie Blunt with guitars and Bob Mayo on tracks 9 to 11. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Stratocaster through a Fender '65 Twin Reverb Reissue, the rig we use for Robert Plant's other songs from The Principle of Moments, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the neck pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Other Arms" Tone
What guitar did Robert Plant use on "Other Arms"?
The guitar on "Other Arms" (released 1983) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Other Arms" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 5.5, Volume 6.5. 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 "Other Arms" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Other Arms" 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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