How to Dial In "Shame the Devil" by Robin Trower - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Shame the Devil"
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 For Earth Below (1975). For Earth Below is guitarist and songwriter Robin Trower's third solo album with cover art by "Funky" Paul Olsen. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Vintage II 1965 Stratocaster through a Marshall 1959SLP Plexi Super Lead Reissue, the rig we use for Robin Trower's other songs from For Earth Below, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the neck pickup. Published transcriptions put it in E♭ standard (E♭ A♭ D♭ G♭ B♭ E♭), a half step below standard.
Common Questions About the "Shame the Devil" Tone
What guitar did Robin Trower use on "Shame the Devil"?
The guitar on "Shame the Devil" (released 1975) isn't documented; the Fender American Vintage II 1965 Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar. The track is in E♭ Standard (E♭ A♭ D♭ G♭ B♭ E♭), so retune before you dial anything in.
What amp settings does "Shame the Devil" 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 "Shame the Devil" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Shame the Devil" 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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