How to Dial In "Stormy Clouds" by The Verve - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Stormy Clouds"
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 A Northern Soul (1995). A Northern Soul is the second studio album by English rock band the Verve, released on 3 July 1995 through Hut Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Stratocaster through a Vox AC30HW2X Hand-Wired, the rig we use for The Verve's other songs from A Northern Soul, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the middle and bridge pickups together.
Common Questions About the "Stormy Clouds" Tone
What guitar did The Verve use on "Stormy Clouds"?
The guitar on "Stormy Clouds" (released 1995) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: middle + bridge (position 4) on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Stormy Clouds" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 4.5, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, Treble 6, Presence 5.5, Volume 6. 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 "Stormy Clouds" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Stormy Clouds" 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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