How to Dial In "Pop That Thang" by The Isley Brothers - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Pop That Thang"
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 Brother, Brother, Brother (1972). Brother, Brother, Brother is the tenth album by the Isley Brothers, released on 2 May 1972 by T-Neck Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Stratocaster through a Fender '65 Twin Reverb Reissue, the rig we use for The Isley Brothers' other songs from Brother, Brother, Brother, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the neck pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Pop That Thang" Tone
What guitar did The Isley Brothers use on "Pop That Thang"?
The guitar on "Pop That Thang" (released 1972) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Pop That Thang" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 4, Bass 5.5, Mid 5.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 5.5, 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 "Pop That Thang" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Pop That Thang" 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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