Orange Crush settings
I Want You (She's So Heavy) settings for Orange Crush
The Beatles · adapted 2 times on ToneAdapt
To get the The Beatles "I Want You (She's So Heavy)" riff tone on a Orange Crush, set Gain 0, Drive 0, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 4, Blend 0. Use the both pickups engaged, tone rolled off to ~70% for thump pickup.
Riff settings
Adapted for a Fender Telecaster · updated 2026-06-01
- Pickup
- Both pickups engaged, tone rolled off to ~70% for thump
Orange Crush knobs
- Gain
- 0
- Drive
- 0
- Bass
- 6
- Mid
- 5
- Treble
- 4
- Blend
- 0
Playing tips
- Use your fingers to pluck the strings gently for a warm, rounded attack.
- Focus on playing closer to the neck for a deeper, thumpier sound.
- Experiment with finger placement to achieve a pillowy tone without any grit.
The original rig
What The Beatles used on the recording, for reference. ToneAdapt translates this to the controls your Orange Crush actually has.
- Bass
- Epiphone Casino
- Amp
- Fender Twin Reverb (Blackface, cranked)
- Gain
- 4.5
- Bass
- 7
- Mid
- 8
- Treble
- 7
- Presence
- 5
- Reverb
- 1.5
Different bass or pedals? Get I Want You (She's So Heavy) adapted to your exact rig
These settings were generated for the gear named above. ToneAdapt adapts The Beatles's tone to your own bass, pickups, amp and pedals in seconds.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best Orange Crush settings for I Want You (She's So Heavy)?
Set Gain 0, Drive 0, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 4, Blend 0.
Which pickup should I use for I Want You (She's So Heavy)?
Both pickups engaged, tone rolled off to ~70% for thump.
What gear did The Beatles use on I Want You (She's So Heavy)?
Bass: Epiphone Casino. Amp: Fender Twin Reverb (Blackface, cranked).
Will these settings work with my bass?
These settings were adapted for a Fender Telecaster. Different pickups change how much gain and treble you need. ToneAdapt adapts the tone to your exact bass, pickups, amp and pedals.
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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.