How to Dial In "Begging You" by The Stone Roses - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Begging You"
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 Second Coming (1994). A heavy, funk-edged groove with a crunchy, wah-tinged guitar riff. Equipboard says John Squire used a vintage '59 Les Paul throughout the Second Coming sessions and tour, while sources disagree about his amps (Mesa/Boogie, Fender Twin and later Marshalls are all mentioned). The rig on this recording isn't documented, so a Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s into a Marshall 1959SLP Plexi Super Lead Reissue stands in. Set a medium-high crunch on the bridge pickup and keep the low end tight. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Begging You" Tone
What guitar did The Stone Roses use on "Begging You"?
The guitar on "Begging You" (released 1994) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Begging You" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6, Bass 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 "Begging You" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Begging You" 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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