How to Dial In "Truck On (Tyke)" by T. Rex - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Truck On (Tyke)"
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 Zinc Alloy and the Hidden Riders of Tomorrow (1974). Zinc Alloy and the Hidden Riders of Tomorrow is an album by the English rock band T. Rex, released on 1 March 1974 on the band's own T. Rex label, distributed 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 rig we use for T. Rex's other songs from Zinc Alloy and the Hidden Riders of Tomorrow, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Truck On (Tyke)" Tone
What guitar did T. Rex use on "Truck On (Tyke)"?
The guitar on "Truck On (Tyke)" (released 1974) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Truck On (Tyke)" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 4.5, Bass 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 "Truck On (Tyke)" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Truck On (Tyke)" 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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