How to Dial In "Your Gold Teeth" by Steely Dan - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Your Gold Teeth"
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 Countdown to Ecstasy (1973). Countdown to Ecstasy is the second studio album by American rock band Steely Dan, released in July 1973 by ABC Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Steely Dan's other songs from Countdown to Ecstasy, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Your Gold Teeth" Tone
What guitar did Steely Dan use on "Your Gold Teeth"?
The guitar on "Your Gold Teeth" (released 1973) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Your Gold Teeth" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5.5, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 6, 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 "Your Gold Teeth" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Your Gold Teeth" 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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