How to Dial In "Things My Father Said" by Black Stone Cherry - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Things My Father Said"
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 Folklore and Superstition (2008). Folklore and Superstition is the second studio album by American rock band Black Stone Cherry. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Custom through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Black Stone Cherry's other songs from Folklore and Superstition, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Things My Father Said" Tone
What guitar did Black Stone Cherry use on "Things My Father Said"?
The guitar on "Things My Father Said" (released 2008) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Custom above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Things My Father Said" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7.5, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Volume 7. 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 "Things My Father Said" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Things My Father Said" 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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