How to Dial In "Hammer and the Nail" by Blackberry Smoke - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Hammer and the Nail"
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 Be Right Here (2024). Be Right Here is the eighth studio album by American rock band Blackberry Smoke, released on February 16, 2024, through 3 Legged Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Standard '50s through a Marshall JTM45 2245 Reissue, the rig we use for Blackberry Smoke's other songs from Be Right Here, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Hammer and the Nail" Tone
What guitar did Blackberry Smoke use on "Hammer and the Nail"?
The guitar on "Hammer and the Nail" (released 2024) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Standard '50s above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Hammer and the Nail" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 5.5, 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 "Hammer and the Nail" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Hammer and the Nail" 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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