How to Dial In "Elemental Child" by T. Rex - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Elemental Child"
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 A Beard of Stars (1970). A Beard of Stars is the fourth studio album by English psychedelic folk band Tyrannosaurus Rex, and their last before changing their name to T. Rex, released on 13 March 1970 by Regal Zonophone. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s through a Vox AC30HW2X Hand-Wired, the nearest rig we use for T. Rex's other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Elemental Child" Tone
What guitar did T. Rex use on "Elemental Child"?
The guitar on "Elemental Child" (released 1970) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Elemental Child" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, 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 "Elemental Child" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Elemental Child" 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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