How to Dial In "Waitin' for the Wind" by Spooky Tooth - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Waitin' for the Wind"
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 Spooky Two (1969). Spooky Two is the second studio album by the English rock band Spooky Tooth. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson SG Standard through a Marshall 1959SLP Plexi Super Lead Reissue, the rig we use for Spooky Tooth's other songs from Spooky Two, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Waitin' for the Wind" Tone
What guitar did Spooky Tooth use on "Waitin' for the Wind"?
The guitar on "Waitin' for the Wind" (released 1969) isn't documented; the Gibson SG Standard above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Waitin' for the Wind" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 4, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 6, Presence 5, 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 "Waitin' for the Wind" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Waitin' for the Wind" 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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