How to Dial In "Don't Stop" by The Stone Roses - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Don't Stop"
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.
A track on the band's 1989 debut produced by John Leckie, built from the backing track of "Waterfall" played in reverse with a new vocal laid over it. The result is a swirling, psychedelic texture rather than a conventional riff. John Squire played a mix of guitars in this period, but no source available here confirms which he used here, so a Stratocaster through an AC30 with a delay stands in. Use the middle-and-bridge position, a chiming clean tone and a long, soft delay.
Common Questions About the "Don't Stop" Tone
What guitar did The Stone Roses use on "Don't Stop"?
The guitar on "Don't Stop" (released 1989) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: middle + bridge (position 4) on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Don't Stop" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3.5, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 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 "Don't Stop" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Don't Stop" 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.
What pedals are on "Don't Stop"?
Whether you own those exact units or close substitutes, ToneMirror maps the pedal voicings onto the pedalboard you actually have.
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