How to Dial In "Feels So Good" by Van Halen - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Feels So Good"
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 OU812 (1988). OU812 (pronounced as "Oh You Ate One Too") is the eighth studio album by American rock band Van Halen. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an EVH Striped Series through a Marshall 1959SLP Plexi Super Lead Reissue, the rig we use for Van Halen's other songs from OU812, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the single pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Feels So Good" Tone
What guitar did Van Halen use on "Feels So Good"?
The guitar on "Feels So Good" (released 1988) isn't documented; the EVH Striped Series above gets the sound. Pickup selector: single pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Feels So Good" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6.5, 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 "Feels So Good" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Feels So Good" 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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