How to Dial In "Light of Love" by T. Rex - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Light of Love"
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 Bolan's Zip Gun (1975). Bolan's Zip Gun is the tenth studio album by the English rock band T. Rex, released in February 1975 by EMI. 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 "Light of Love" Tone
What guitar did T. Rex use on "Light of Love"?
The guitar on "Light of Love" (released 1975) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Light of Love" 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 "Light of Love" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Light of Love" 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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