How to Dial In "Carrie Anne" by The Hollies - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Carrie Anne"
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 Evolution (1967). Evolution is the sixth studio album by the English rock and pop band the Hollies, released on 1 June 1967. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson ES-335 through a Vox AC30 C2, the nearest rig we use for The Hollies' other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Carrie Anne" Tone
What guitar did The Hollies use on "Carrie Anne"?
The guitar on "Carrie Anne" (released 1967) isn't documented; the Gibson ES-335 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Carrie Anne" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Volume 6. 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 "Carrie Anne" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Carrie Anne" 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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