How to Dial In "Vagabond Man" by Billy Gibbons - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Vagabond Man"
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 Hardware (2021). Hardware is the third solo studio album by American rock musician Billy Gibbons. Magnatone's own announcement says its Super Fifteen amps can be heard and played by Gibbons and guitarist Austin Hanks on the album, so that amp is used here; nothing we found names the guitars or ties the amp to this particular song, so a Fender American Professional II Stratocaster stands in. Set the amp to a light edge-of-breakup crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Vagabond Man" Tone
What guitar did Billy Gibbons use on "Vagabond Man"?
The guitar on "Vagabond Man" (released 2021) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Vagabond Man" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 4, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 6, 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 "Vagabond Man" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Vagabond Man" 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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