How to Dial In "Summer's Almost Gone" by The Doors - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Summer's Almost Gone"
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 Waiting for the Sun (1968). A slow, wistful Waiting for the Sun track with clean guitar and a short, soft solo from Robby Krieger. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so Gibson SG Special through Fender '65 Twin Reverb Reissue stands in. Set the amp at a clean setting with the gain low and use the neck pickup. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Summer's Almost Gone" Tone
What guitar did The Doors use on "Summer's Almost Gone"?
The guitar on "Summer's Almost Gone" (released 1968) isn't documented; the Gibson SG Special above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Summer's Almost Gone" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, Treble 6, Presence 5, Volume 6.5. 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 "Summer's Almost Gone" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Summer's Almost Gone" 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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