How to Dial In "Shade of Blue" by Black Rebel Motorcycle Club - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Shade of Blue"
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 Take Them On, On Your Own (2003). Take Them On, On Your Own is second studio album by American rock band Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, released on 25 August 2003 by Virgin. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender Player Jaguar through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Black Rebel Motorcycle Club's other songs from Take Them On, On Your Own, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Shade of Blue" Tone
What guitar did Black Rebel Motorcycle Club use on "Shade of Blue"?
The guitar on "Shade of Blue" (released 2003) isn't documented; the Fender Player Jaguar above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Shade of Blue" 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 "Shade of Blue" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Shade of Blue" 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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