When a Guitar Plays the Blues album cover - Roy Buchanan
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When a Guitar Plays the Blues Guitar Tone - Amp Settings for Every Track

Roy Buchanan·1985·Guitar tone settings
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The When a Guitar Plays the Blues amp settings window

Median knob positions across the 2 guitar tracks we've broken down from this record, on the amps they were tracked with. A starting point for the album's sound; pick a track below for its exact recipe.

Gain
4
4–4 · n=2
Bass
5
5–5 · n=2
Mid
6
6–6 · n=2
Treble
7
7–7 · n=2
Presence
6
6–6 · n=2
Volume
7
7–7 · n=2
Tracklist

Every When a Guitar Plays the Blues Tone You Can Dial In

  1. Short Fuse
  2. Chicago Smokeshop

2 of this record's tracks are broken down so far. Most popular first.

FAQ

Common Questions About the When a Guitar Plays the Blues Tone

  1. What amp settings do I need for the When a Guitar Plays the Blues sound?

    Across the 2 guitar tracks from When a Guitar Plays the Blues we've catalogued, the median is gain 4 (range 4–4), with bass 5, mid 6, treble 7 on a 0–10 scale. That's the record's window rather than any one song's recipe - pick a track above for the exact knob positions it was recorded with.

  2. How many When a Guitar Plays the Blues songs can I dial in here?

    ToneMirror has 2 tracks from When a Guitar Plays the Blues broken down, including "Short Fuse" and "Chicago Smokeshop". Each carries the original amp settings, pickup position, tuning, and pedal chain, plus a per-rig adaptation for your own gear.

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