How to Dial In "Rainy Day in June" by The Kinks - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Rainy Day in June"
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 Face to Face (1966). Face to Face is the fourth studio album by the English rock band the Kinks, released on 28 October 1966 by Pye. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Stratocaster through a Fender '57 Custom Deluxe (Tweed Deluxe), the rig we use for The Kinks' other songs from Face to Face, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Rainy Day in June" Tone
What guitar did The Kinks use on "Rainy Day in June"?
The guitar on "Rainy Day in June" (released 1966) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Rainy Day in June" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 4.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, 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 "Rainy Day in June" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Rainy Day in June" 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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