How to Dial In "Good Enough" by Van Halen - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Good Enough"
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 5150 (1986). A brisk hard-rock riff with bright, fast fills and a squealing solo. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so an EVH Striped Series through a Marshall 1959SLP Plexi Super Lead Reissue stands in. Use the single pickup and set the amp to a medium-gain crunch. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Good Enough" Tone
What guitar did Van Halen use on "Good Enough"?
The guitar on "Good Enough" (released 1986) isn't documented; the EVH Striped Series above gets the sound. Pickup selector: single pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Good Enough" 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 "Good Enough" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Good Enough" 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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