How to Dial In "Loosen Up" by Winger - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Loosen Up"
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 In the Heart of the Young (1990). In the Heart of the Young (also known as Winger II) is the second studio album by the American rock band Winger, released on July 24, 1990 by Atlantic Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Pensa MK-1 through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Winger's other songs from In the Heart of the Young, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Loosen Up" Tone
What guitar did Winger use on "Loosen Up"?
The guitar on "Loosen Up" (released 1990) isn't documented; the Pensa MK-1 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Loosen Up" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6, 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 "Loosen Up" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Loosen Up" 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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