Orange Crush 12 settings
Something settings for Orange Crush 12
The Beatles · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the The Beatles "Something" riff tone on a Orange Crush 12, set Gain 4.5, Bass 4, Mid 6, Treble 5. Use the bridge pickup with your guitar's tone on 10 and volume on 10.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Superstrat · updated 2026-02-22
- Pickup
- Bridge pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Orange Crush 12 knobs
- Gain
- 4.5
- Bass
- 4
- Mid
- 6
- Treble
- 5
Playing tips
- Focus on a percussive attack to capture the original riff's energy.
- Use palm muting selectively to emphasize the attack of the notes.
- Experiment with picking dynamics to achieve a scratchy treble response.
Solo settings
Adapted for a Superstrat · updated 2026-02-22
- Pickup
- Neck pickup
- Guitar knobs
- Tone 10 · Volume 10
Orange Crush 12 knobs
- Gain
- 6
- Bass
- 5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7.5
Playing tips
- Use smooth finger vibrato to enhance sustain.
- Employ legato techniques for fluid note transitions.
- Focus on dynamics; play some notes softer for contrast.
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
- 1964 Gibson SG Standard
- Amp
- Vox UL730/7120 hybrid amp or Vox Conqueror (solid-state preamp/tube power amp, 2x12 cabinet)
- Gain
- 5.5
- Bass
- 5.5
- Mid
- 6.5
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 5.5
- Reverb
- 2.5
Different guitar or pedals? Get Something 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 Something?
Set Gain 4.5, Bass 4, Mid 6, Treble 5.
Which pickup should I use for Something?
Bridge pickup, with the guitar's tone at 10 and volume at 10.
What gear did The Beatles use on Something?
Guitar: 1964 Gibson SG Standard. Amp: Vox UL730/7120 hybrid amp or Vox Conqueror (solid-state preamp/tube power amp, 2x12 cabinet).
Will these settings work with my guitar?
These settings were adapted for a Superstrat. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact guitar, pickups, amp and pedals.
Something on other amps
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- Whole Lotta Love · Led Zeppelin
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- Crazy Train · Ozzy Osbourne
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.