How to Dial In "Ain't No Easy Way" by Black Rebel Motorcycle Club - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Ain't No Easy Way"
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 Howl (2005). Howl is the third studio album by American rock band Black Rebel Motorcycle Club. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender Player Jaguar through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the nearest rig we use for Black Rebel Motorcycle Club's other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Ain't No Easy Way" Tone
What guitar did Black Rebel Motorcycle Club use on "Ain't No Easy Way"?
The guitar on "Ain't No Easy Way" (released 2005) isn't documented; the Fender Player Jaguar above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Ain't No Easy Way" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7.5, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 5.5, Presence 6, Volume 8. 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 "Ain't No Easy Way" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Ain't No Easy Way" 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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