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Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit Guitar Tone - Settings for Every Signature Song

Browse every Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit song we've broken down into amp settings, pickup choice, and pedal chain - then adapt the recipe to whatever rig you actually own.

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Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit Albums We've Broken Down

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All 3 Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit Tones

Across the years

Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit Tone Evolution

  1. 2017
    Tupelo
    The Nashville Sound
  2. 2023
    King of Oklahoma
    Weathervanes
  3. 2023
    When We Were Close
    Weathervanes
FAQ

Common Questions About Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit's Tone

  1. What guitar does Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit play?

    Across the 3 Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit songs in our catalog, the Fender American Professional II Telecaster appears most often. Our breakdowns are calibrated to the recorded tone, so the settings translate cleanly to whatever guitar you actually own.

  2. What amp does Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit use?

    Across the 3 Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit songs in our catalog, the Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb Reissue shows up most often. ToneMirror translates those amp settings for whatever amp you have - Marshall, Fender, Boss Katana, Helix, etc.

  3. What pedals does Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit use?

    The Ibanez Tube Screamer TS-808 Reissue is the pedal that appears on the most Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit recordings in our catalog. Every per-song breakdown lists the full signal chain.

  4. How many Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit songs can I dial in here?

    ToneMirror has tone breakdowns for 3 Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit songs, including "King of Oklahoma", "Tupelo", "When We Were Close". Each one comes with the original amp settings, pickup position, tuning, and pedal chain - plus a per-rig adaptation so you can play it on your own gear.

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