How to Dial In "The Groover" by T. Rex - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "The Groover"
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.
A June 1973 single that reached number 4 in the UK and was the group's last top-ten hit. It was first recorded on 20 March 1973 at Rosenberg Studios in Copenhagen, with overdubs back in London at the end of the month, and was not taken from an album. The original master tape, later issued on the archive compilation Bump'n'Grind, holds several more minutes of Marc Bolan's closing guitar solo as the song turns into a jam. No source names the guitar or amp used, so the rig is a suggestion. Play the boogie riff on the bridge pickup with a loud, crunchy amp and let the closing solo stay loose. No transcription could be checked, so no tuning is given.
Common Questions About the "The Groover" Tone
What guitar did T. Rex use on "The Groover"?
The guitar on "The Groover" (released 1973) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Standard '50s above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "The Groover" 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 "The Groover" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "The Groover" 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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