How to Dial In "Mary Go Round" by The Struts - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Mary Go Round"
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 Everybody Wants (2014). A glam-rock stomper with a crunchy riff. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so a Duesenberg Starplayer TV through a Marshall JCM800 2203 stands in. Set the amp at a light crunch and use the bridge pickup. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Mary Go Round" Tone
What guitar did The Struts use on "Mary Go Round"?
The guitar on "Mary Go Round" (released 2014) isn't documented; the Duesenberg Starplayer TV above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Mary Go Round" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, 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 "Mary Go Round" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Mary Go Round" 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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