How to Dial In "Everybody Loves Eileen" by Steelheart - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Everybody Loves Eileen"
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 "Everybody Loves Eileen" Tone
What guitar did Steelheart use on "Everybody Loves Eileen"?
The guitar on "Everybody Loves Eileen" (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 "Everybody Loves Eileen" 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 "Everybody Loves Eileen" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Everybody Loves Eileen" 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.
More Tones You Can Dial In
Tone references for "Everybody Loves Eileen" by Steelheart are provided for educational use. ToneMirror is not affiliated with the artists or labels referenced.