How to Dial In "Who's That Coming" by Rory Gallagher - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Who's That Coming"
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 Tattoo (1973). Tattoo is the fourth studio album and fifth album overall released by Rory Gallagher, in 1973. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender Custom Shop 1961 Stratocaster Journeyman Relic through a Fender '59 Bassman LTD Reissue, the rig we use for Rory Gallagher's other songs from Tattoo, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the neck pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Who's That Coming" Tone
What guitar did Rory Gallagher use on "Who's That Coming"?
The guitar on "Who's That Coming" (released 1973) isn't documented; the Fender Custom Shop 1961 Stratocaster Journeyman Relic above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Who's That Coming" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 4.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 6.5, Treble 6, Presence 5, Volume 6.5. 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 "Who's That Coming" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Who's That Coming" 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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