How to Dial In "Take Me to the Next Phase (Part 1 & 2)" by The Isley Brothers - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Take Me to the Next Phase (Part 1 & 2)"
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 Showdown (1978). Showdown is the sixteenth studio album by the Isley Brothers, released on 22 April 1978 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 nearest rig we use for The Isley Brothers' other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the neck pickup.
Common Questions About the "Take Me to the Next Phase (Part 1 & 2)" Tone
What guitar did The Isley Brothers use on "Take Me to the Next Phase (Part 1 & 2)"?
The guitar on "Take Me to the Next Phase (Part 1 & 2)" (released 1978) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Take Me to the Next Phase (Part 1 & 2)" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 0.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 5, Treble 6, Presence 4.5, Volume 4.5. 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 "Take Me to the Next Phase (Part 1 & 2)" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Take Me to the Next Phase (Part 1 & 2)" 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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