How to Dial In "Straight to the Man" by The Stone Roses - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Straight to the Man"
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 loose, rolling blues-rock groove with a gritty guitar tone. 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). No source documents the guitar or amp on this track, so a Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s into a Marshall 1959SLP Plexi Super Lead Reissue stands in. Set a light-to-medium crunch on the bridge pickup and dig in harder for the louder sections. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Straight to the Man" Tone
What guitar did The Stone Roses use on "Straight to the Man"?
The guitar on "Straight to the Man" (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 "Straight to the Man" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5.5, 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 "Straight to the Man" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Straight to the Man" 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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