How to Dial In "Always Alright" by Alabama Shakes - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Always Alright"
Suggested rig · the original isn't documented.
Knob Positions, Pickup, and Tuning
Where to set the knobs for this tone. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale.
On your amp, these numbers won't sound the same.
Get the settings for my ampHow the artist had their guitar configured for this take.
From Boys & Girls (2012). Boys & Girls is the debut studio album from American band Alabama Shakes. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an Epiphone Sheraton II Pro through an Ampeg Reverberocket R-12-R, the nearest rig to the one documented for Alabama Shakes, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the neck pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Always Alright" Tone
What guitar did Alabama Shakes use on "Always Alright"?
The guitar on "Always Alright" (released 2012) isn't documented; the Epiphone Sheraton II Pro above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Always Alright" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 4, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 5.5, Volume 6.5. Each value is on the standard 0–10 amp scale; match them on your amp first, then nudge to taste. ToneMirror can translate these positions for whatever amp you actually own.
Can I play "Always Alright" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Always Alright" tone on a Katana, a Helix, a tube combo, or anything else. The translation accounts for EQ curve, gain structure, and pickup type so the result actually sounds like the record, not just the same knob numbers on different gear.
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