How to Dial In "Million Miles Away" by Toto - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Million Miles Away"
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 Turn Back (1981). Turn Back is the third studio album by the American rock band Toto. It was released on January 16, 1981. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Music Man Axis through a Mesa Boogie Mark IIB, the rig we use for Toto's other songs from Turn Back, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Million Miles Away" Tone
What guitar did Toto use on "Million Miles Away"?
The guitar on "Million Miles Away" (released 1981) isn't documented; the Music Man Axis above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Million Miles Away" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6.5, 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 "Million Miles Away" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Million Miles Away" 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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