How to Dial In "Jah Work" by Ben Harper - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Jah Work"
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 The Will to Live (1997). The Will to Live is a 1997 album by Ben Harper, which showed his continuing folk-centric focus, while at the same time expanding on his rock talents. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Telecaster through a Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb Reissue, the nearest rig we use for Ben Harper's other songs, stands in. Set the amp clean, with the gain barely up and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Jah Work" Tone
What guitar did Ben Harper use on "Jah Work"?
The guitar on "Jah Work" (released 1997) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Telecaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Jah Work" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 4.5, Volume 5.5. 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 "Jah Work" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Jah Work" 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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