Orange Crush 12 settings
Dig a Pony (2021 Mix) settings for Orange Crush 12
The Beatles · adapted 3 times on ToneAdapt
To get the The Beatles "Dig a Pony (2021 Mix)" riff tone on a Orange Crush 12, set Gain 4.5, Volume 6, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 7, Overdrive 2. Use the bridge pickup (single-coil) pickup with your guitar's tone on 7-8 and volume on 8-9.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Squier Stratocaster · updated 2026-10-20
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup (single-coil)
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Orange Crush 12 knobs
- Gain
- 4.5
- Volume
- 6
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Overdrive
- 2
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Focus on clear chord stabs to maintain note separation.
- Use a light palm muting technique for added thickness.
- Strum with a moderate attack to achieve the warm, mid-forward tone.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Squier Stratocaster · updated 2026-10-23
- Pickup
- Neck + Middle
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 7-8 · Volume 8-9
Orange Crush 12 knobs
- Gain
- 4
- Volume
- 7
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 6
- Overdrive
- 0
Built-in effects
- Reverb off
Playing tips
- Focus on smooth, melodic phrases to capture the essence of the original solo.
- Utilize fingerstyle for a warmer, more expressive tone.
- Experiment with dynamics by varying your picking strength for touch-sensitive responses.
The original rig
What The Beatles used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Orange Crush 12 actually has.
- Guitar
- Epiphone Casino (1965, sunburst, trapeze tailpiece)
- Amp
- Vox AC30 (JMI, 1960s, Top Boost)
- Gain
- 4.5
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 7
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 2
Different guitar or pedals? Get Dig a Pony (2021 Mix) adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts The Beatles's tone to your own guitar, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Orange Crush 12 settings for Dig a Pony (2021 Mix)?
Set Gain 4.5, Volume 6, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 7, Overdrive 2.
Which pickup should I use for Dig a Pony (2021 Mix)?
Bridge pickup (single-coil), with the guitar's tone at 7-8 and volume at 8-9.
What gear did The Beatles use on Dig a Pony (2021 Mix)?
Guitar: Epiphone Casino (1965, sunburst, trapeze tailpiece). Amp: Vox AC30 (JMI, 1960s, Top Boost).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Squier Stratocaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Popular songs on the Orange Crush 12
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- Hotel California · Eagles
- Raining Blood · Slayer
- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
- War Pigs · Black Sabbath
- Back in Black · AC/DC
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Settings are generated by ToneAdapt's tone adaptation for the gear named on this page and are a starting point — every amp, guitar and room is a little different.