How to Dial In "King of the Dance" by Robin Trower - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "King of the Dance"
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 the English guitarist Robin Trower, released in August 1978 on 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 "King of the Dance" Tone
What guitar did Robin Trower use on "King of the Dance"?
The guitar on "King of the Dance" (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 "King of the Dance" 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 "King of the Dance" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "King of the Dance" 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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