How to Dial In "Caravan to Midnight" by Robin Trower - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Caravan to Midnight"
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 Caravan to Midnight (1978). Caravan to Midnight is the sixth studio album by Robin Trower, released in August 1978 by Chrysalis Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Original 50s Stratocaster through a Marshall 1959SLP Plexi Super Lead Reissue, the rig we use for Robin Trower's other songs from Caravan to Midnight, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the neck pickup.
Common Questions About the "Caravan to Midnight" Tone
What guitar did Robin Trower use on "Caravan to Midnight"?
The guitar on "Caravan to Midnight" (released 1978) isn't documented; the Fender American Original 50s Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Caravan to Midnight" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 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 "Caravan to Midnight" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Caravan to Midnight" 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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