How to Dial In "Kid Gloves" by Rory Gallagher - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Kid Gloves"
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 Fresh Evidence (1990). Fresh Evidence is the eleventh and last studio album by the Irish guitarist Rory Gallagher, released on 4 June 1990 by Capo Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender Custom Shop Rory Gallagher Signature Stratocaster Relic through a Marshall JCM800 2204 (Vintage), the rig we use for Rory Gallagher's other songs from Fresh Evidence, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Kid Gloves" Tone
What guitar did Rory Gallagher use on "Kid Gloves"?
The guitar on "Kid Gloves" (released 1990) isn't documented; the Fender Custom Shop Rory Gallagher Signature Stratocaster Relic above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Kid Gloves" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6, Bass 5, Mid 6.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, 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 "Kid Gloves" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Kid Gloves" 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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