How to Dial In "The Heat Is On (Part 1 & 2)" by The Isley Brothers - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "The Heat Is On (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 The Heat Is On (1975). The Heat Is On is the thirteenth studio album by American soul and funk group The Isley Brothers, released on 7 June 1975 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 The Heat Is On, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the middle pickup.
Common Questions About the "The Heat Is On (Part 1 & 2)" Tone
What guitar did The Isley Brothers use on "The Heat Is On (Part 1 & 2)"?
The guitar on "The Heat Is On (Part 1 & 2)" (released 1975) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: middle pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "The Heat Is On (Part 1 & 2)" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 4.5, Bass 5.5, 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 "The Heat Is On (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 "The Heat Is On (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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