How to Dial In "Hey You" by Thin Lizzy - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Hey 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 Chinatown (1980). Chinatown is the tenth studio album by Irish band Thin Lizzy, released on 10 October 1980 by Vertigo Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Deluxe through a Marshall 1959SLP Plexi Super Lead Reissue, the rig we use for Thin Lizzy's other songs from Chinatown, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Hey You" Tone
What guitar did Thin Lizzy use on "Hey You"?
The guitar on "Hey You" (released 1980) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Deluxe above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Hey You" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5.5, Bass 5.5, 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 "Hey 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 "Hey 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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