How to Dial In "Wig-Wam Bam" by Sweet - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Wig-Wam Bam"
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.
Written by Nicky Chinn and Mike Chapman and released as a single in September 1972, when it reached number 4 in the UK. It was the first Sweet single on which the band members played their own instruments (earlier singles used producer Phil Wainman on drums and session players on bass and guitar), and Andy Scott is the guitarist. It is often counted as the band's first glam rock single, with Steve Priest taking some of the lead vocal lines. No source available here names Scott's guitar or amp on the record, so the rig is a suggestion. Play the stomping riff on the bridge pickup with a loud, mid-gain crunch. No transcription could be checked, so no tuning is given.
Common Questions About the "Wig-Wam Bam" Tone
What guitar did Sweet use on "Wig-Wam Bam"?
The guitar on "Wig-Wam Bam" (released 1972) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Wig-Wam Bam" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6, Bass 5, Mid 6.5, Treble 7, Presence 6.5, 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 "Wig-Wam Bam" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Wig-Wam Bam" 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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