How to Dial In "Shaking Hand" by Women - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Shaking Hand"
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 Women (2008). Women is the debut studio album by Calgary band Women, recorded by fellow Calgary-native Chad VanGaalen. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson SG Special through a Marshall JCM900 4100 Dual Reverb, the nearest rig we use for Women's other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Shaking Hand" Tone
What guitar did Women use on "Shaking Hand"?
The guitar on "Shaking Hand" (released 2008) isn't documented; the Gibson SG Special above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Shaking Hand" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 7, 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 "Shaking Hand" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Shaking Hand" 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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