How to Dial In "Spiritual Man" by Toto - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Spiritual Man"
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 Falling in Between (2006). Falling in Between is the twelfth studio album (though counted as the 13th album overall — see Toto XX) by American rock band Toto. 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 Falling in Between, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Spiritual Man" Tone
What guitar did Toto use on "Spiritual Man"?
The guitar on "Spiritual Man" (released 2006) isn't documented; the Music Man Axis above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Spiritual Man" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, 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 "Spiritual Man" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Spiritual Man" 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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