How to Dial In "Neon Nites" by Atlanta Rhythm Section - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Neon Nites"
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 A Rock and Roll Alternative (1976). A Rock and Roll Alternative is a studio album by the southern rock band Atlanta Rhythm Section, released in December 1976. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Deluxe through a Fender '65 Twin Reverb Reissue, the rig we use for Atlanta Rhythm Section's other songs from A Rock and Roll Alternative, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the neck pickup.
Common Questions About the "Neon Nites" Tone
What guitar did Atlanta Rhythm Section use on "Neon Nites"?
The guitar on "Neon Nites" (released 1976) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Deluxe above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Neon Nites" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 5, Presence 5, Volume 6. 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 "Neon Nites" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Neon Nites" 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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