How to Dial In "When You Know (Where You Come From)" by Scorpions - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "When You Know (Where You Come From)"
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 Rock Believer (2022). A mid-tempo hard-rock track with a crunchy riff and melodic lead guitar. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so a Gibson Flying V through a Marshall JCM800 2203 stands in. Use the bridge pickup and set the amp for a classic hard-rock crunch. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "When You Know (Where You Come From)" Tone
What guitar did Scorpions use on "When You Know (Where You Come From)"?
The guitar on "When You Know (Where You Come From)" (released 2022) isn't documented; the Gibson Flying V above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "When You Know (Where You Come From)" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 5.5, 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 "When You Know (Where You Come From)" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "When You Know (Where You Come From)" 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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