How to Dial In "Sound Check" by Steel Pulse - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Sound Check"
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 Handsworth Revolution (1978). Handsworth Revolution is the debut studio album by the British reggae band Steel Pulse, released in July 1978 on Island Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Stratocaster through a Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb Reissue, the rig we use for Steel Pulse's other songs from Handsworth Revolution, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the middle pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Sound Check" Tone
What guitar did Steel Pulse use on "Sound Check"?
The guitar on "Sound Check" (released 1978) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: middle pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Sound Check" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 5, Presence 4.5, 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 "Sound Check" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Sound Check" 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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