How to Dial In "Little Pretty" by Steve Vai - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Little Pretty"
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 Inviolate (2022). Inviolate ( in-VYE-oh-lət) is the tenth studio album by American guitarist Steve Vai, released on Favored Nations on January 28, 2022. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an Ibanez PIA3761 Steve Vai through a Carvin Legacy 3, the rig we use for Steve Vai's other songs from Inviolate, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Little Pretty" Tone
What guitar did Steve Vai use on "Little Pretty"?
The guitar on "Little Pretty" (released 2022) isn't documented; the Ibanez PIA3761 Steve Vai above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Little Pretty" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, 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 "Little Pretty" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Little Pretty" 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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