How to Dial In "Mighty Joe" by Shocking Blue - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Mighty Joe"
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 At Home (1969). At Home is the second studio album by Dutch rock band Shocking Blue, released in 1969 on the Pink Elephant label. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender Player Jaguar through a Vox AC30 C2, the rig we use for Shocking Blue's other songs from At Home, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Mighty Joe" Tone
What guitar did Shocking Blue use on "Mighty Joe"?
The guitar on "Mighty Joe" (released 1969) isn't documented; the Fender Player Jaguar above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Mighty Joe" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 5, Volume 6. 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 "Mighty Joe" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Mighty Joe" 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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