How to Dial In "Make Somebody Happy" by Santana - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Make Somebody Happy"
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 Milagro (1992). Milagro is the seventeenth studio album by Santana, released in 1992. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a PRS Custom 24 through a Mesa Boogie Mark I Reissue, the nearest rig we use for Santana's other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the neck pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Make Somebody Happy" Tone
What guitar did Santana use on "Make Somebody Happy"?
The guitar on "Make Somebody Happy" (released 1992) isn't documented; the PRS Custom 24 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Make Somebody Happy" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 6.5, Treble 6, 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 "Make Somebody Happy" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Make Somebody Happy" 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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