How to Dial In "Gypsy Soul" by Tommy Bolin - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Gypsy Soul"
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 Private Eyes (1976). Private Eyes is the second and final solo album by guitarist Tommy Bolin, released in September 1976 by Columbia Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Stratocaster through a Marshall 1959SLP Plexi Super Lead Reissue, the rig we use for Tommy Bolin's other songs from Private Eyes, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Gypsy Soul" Tone
What guitar did Tommy Bolin use on "Gypsy Soul"?
The guitar on "Gypsy Soul" (released 1976) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Gypsy Soul" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6, Bass 5, Mid 7, 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 "Gypsy Soul" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Gypsy Soul" 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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