How to Dial In "I Think I'm Going Bald" by Rush - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "I Think I'm Going Bald"
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 Caress of Steel (1975). Caress of Steel is the third studio album by Canadian rock band Rush, released on September 24, 1975, by Mercury Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson ES-Les Paul through a Marshall 1987X 50W Plexi Reissue, the rig we use for Rush's other songs from Caress of Steel, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "I Think I'm Going Bald" Tone
What guitar did Rush use on "I Think I'm Going Bald"?
The guitar on "I Think I'm Going Bald" (released 1975) isn't documented; the Gibson ES-Les Paul above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "I Think I'm Going Bald" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6.5, Bass 4.5, Mid 6.5, Treble 7, Presence 6.5, Volume 7.5. 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 "I Think I'm Going Bald" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "I Think I'm Going Bald" 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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