How to Dial In "She Said" by Scorpions - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "She Said"
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 Unbreakable (2004). Unbreakable is the fifteenth studio album by German hard rock band Scorpions, released in 2004. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Vintage '62 Stratocaster through a Marshall 1959SLP Plexi Super Lead Reissue, the rig we use for Scorpions' other songs from Unbreakable, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the neck pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "She Said" Tone
What guitar did Scorpions use on "She Said"?
The guitar on "She Said" (released 2004) isn't documented; the Fender American Vintage '62 Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "She Said" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 5.5, 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 "She Said" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "She Said" 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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