How to Dial In "I Want You" by The Troggs - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "I Want 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 From Nowhere (1966). From Nowhere is the debut album by the English rock band the Troggs, released on 22 July 1966 by Fontana Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson ES-335 through a Fender '65 Twin Reverb Reissue, the rig we use for The Troggs' other songs from From Nowhere, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "I Want You" Tone
What guitar did The Troggs use on "I Want You"?
The guitar on "I Want You" (released 1966) isn't documented; the Gibson ES-335 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "I Want You" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 4, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 5.5, 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 "I Want 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 "I Want 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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