How to Dial In "Voodoo Lady" by Ween - Guitar Tone Settings
The Gear Behind "Voodoo Lady"
Original Knob Positions, Pickup, and Tuning
Where to set the knobs for this tone. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale.
These numbers are for a Fender '65 Twin Reverb Reissue. On your amp, they won't sound the same.
Get the settings for my ampHow the artist had their guitar configured for this take.
Dean Ween's guitar work leans on a wah pedal rocked slowly rather than snapped, giving the riff its greasy, vocal quality over a clean-to-edge-of-breakup Fender tone. The band tracked Chocolate and Cheese partly in a home studio, and this cut's loose, funky pocket reflects that unhurried, no-click-track feel — keep the picking behind the beat and lean into the wah's mid sweep rather than heavy gain.
Common Questions About the "Voodoo Lady" Tone
What guitar did Ween use on "Voodoo Lady"?
Ween tracked "Voodoo Lady" on a Stratocaster (released 1994). The Fender Player Stratocaster named above is a modern equivalent, not the guitar on the record. Pickup selector: middle pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Voodoo Lady" need?
On Fender '65 Twin Reverb Reissue: Gain 3.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 5, Volume 6.5. 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 "Voodoo Lady" without a Fender '65 Twin Reverb Reissue?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the original recipe above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Voodoo Lady" 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.
What pedals are on "Voodoo Lady"?
The original signal chain for "Voodoo Lady" runs through Dunlop Cry Baby GCB95. Whether you own those exact units or close substitutes, ToneMirror maps the pedal voicings onto the pedalboard you actually have.
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