How to Dial In "Going Out of My Head" by Wes Montgomery - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Going Out of My Head"
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.
Wes Montgomery's 1965 take on the Little Anthony and the Imperials hit, which gave its name to his Verve album. The melody is played in octaves with the thumb, soft and round, and the solo builds into chords. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so a Gibson L-5 through a Twin Reverb stands in. Use the neck pickup with a clean, warm amp setting with the highs softened. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Going Out of My Head" Tone
What guitar did Wes Montgomery use on "Going Out of My Head"?
The guitar on "Going Out of My Head" (released 1965) isn't documented; the Gibson L-5 CES above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Going Out of My Head" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 2, Bass 5.5, Mid 5.5, Treble 5, Presence 4.5, Volume 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 "Going Out of My Head" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Going Out of My Head" 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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