How to Dial In "Can't Stop Me Lovin' You" by Steelheart - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Can't Stop Me Lovin' You"
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 Steelheart (1990). Steelheart is the first album by the American glam metal band Steelheart. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Charvel Pro-Mod San Dimas Style 1 HSS HT through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Steelheart's other songs from Steelheart, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the neck pickup. Published transcriptions put it in E♭ standard (E♭ A♭ D♭ G♭ B♭ E♭), a half step below standard.
Common Questions About the "Can't Stop Me Lovin' You" Tone
What guitar did Steelheart use on "Can't Stop Me Lovin' You"?
The guitar on "Can't Stop Me Lovin' You" (released 1990) isn't documented; the Charvel Pro-Mod San Dimas Style 1 HSS HT above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar. The track is in E♭ Standard (E♭ A♭ D♭ G♭ B♭ E♭), so retune before you dial anything in.
What amp settings does "Can't Stop Me Lovin' You" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 4.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 5.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, 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 "Can't Stop Me Lovin' You" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Can't Stop Me Lovin' You" 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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