How to Dial In "Street Worm" by Spirit - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Street Worm"
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 Twelve Dreams of Dr. Sardonicus (1970). Twelve Dreams of Dr. Sardonicus is the fourth album by the American rock band Spirit. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Vintage II 1961 Stratocaster through a Fender '65 Twin Reverb Reissue, the rig we use for Spirit's other songs from Twelve Dreams of Dr. Sardonicus, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Street Worm" Tone
What guitar did Spirit use on "Street Worm"?
The guitar on "Street Worm" (released 1970) isn't documented; the Fender American Vintage II 1961 Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Street Worm" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 4, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 6, Presence 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 "Street Worm" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Street Worm" 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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