How to Dial In "Not Right" by The Stooges - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Not Right"
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 Stooges (1969). A raw, sneering proto-punk riff with a fuzzy, ragged edge. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Custom through a Marshall 1959SLP Plexi Super Lead Reissue stands in. Use the bridge pickup and set the amp for a tight, high-gain tone. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Not Right" Tone
What guitar did The Stooges use on "Not Right"?
The guitar on "Not Right" (released 1969) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Custom above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Not Right" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 5.5, Volume 7.5. 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 "Not Right" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Not Right" 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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