How to Dial In "Step on My Old Size Nines" by Stereophonics - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Step on My Old Size Nines"
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 Just Enough Education to Perform (2001). A bright, anthemic guitar-rock single with a driving, overdriven rhythm part. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so a Gretsch G6122T Country Gentleman through a Vox AC30HW2X Hand-Wired stands in. Set the amp on the edge of breakup and use the neck pickup. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Step on My Old Size Nines" Tone
What guitar did Stereophonics use on "Step on My Old Size Nines"?
The guitar on "Step on My Old Size Nines" (released 2001) isn't documented; the Gretsch G6122T Country Gentleman above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Step on My Old Size Nines" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 4, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 5, Volume 6. 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 "Step on My Old Size Nines" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Step on My Old Size Nines" 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 "Step on My Old Size Nines" by Stereophonics are provided for educational use. ToneMirror is not affiliated with the artists or labels referenced.