How to Dial In "Things I Miss the Most" by Steely Dan - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Things I Miss the Most"
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 Everything Must Go (2003). Everything Must Go is the ninth and final studio album by American rock group Steely Dan. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson ES-335 through a Fender '65 Twin Reverb Reissue, the rig we use for Steely Dan's other songs from Everything Must Go, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the neck pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Things I Miss the Most" Tone
What guitar did Steely Dan use on "Things I Miss the Most"?
The guitar on "Things I Miss the Most" (released 2003) isn't documented; the Gibson ES-335 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Things I Miss the Most" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, 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 "Things I Miss the Most" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Things I Miss the Most" 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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