How to Dial In "Hannah" by Robin Trower - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Hannah"
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.
A track from Twice Removed from Yesterday, Robin Trower's 1973 debut solo album with bassist and singer James Dewar. Trower came to it after Procol Harum, and his blues-based playing is often compared to Jimi Hendrix's. The sources available here don't name the guitar, amp or effects, so the Stratocaster and Marshall are a suggestion. Use the neck pickup with a loud, overdriven amp, a touch of wah or vibe for the swirling sound, and long, bent notes. No transcription could be checked, so no tuning is given.
Common Questions About the "Hannah" Tone
What guitar did Robin Trower use on "Hannah"?
The guitar on "Hannah" (released 1973) isn't documented; the Fender American Vintage II 1965 Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Hannah" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, Treble 7, Presence 6.5, Volume 8. 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 "Hannah" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Hannah" 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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