How to Dial In "Rattlesnake Rock 'n' Roller" by Blackfoot - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Rattlesnake Rock 'n' Roller"
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 Marauder (1981). Marauder is the fifth studio album by the Southern rock band Blackfoot, released in July 1981 by Atco Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Blackfoot's other songs from Marauder, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Rattlesnake Rock 'n' Roller" Tone
What guitar did Blackfoot use on "Rattlesnake Rock 'n' Roller"?
The guitar on "Rattlesnake Rock 'n' Roller" (released 1981) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Rattlesnake Rock 'n' Roller" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Volume 6.5. 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 "Rattlesnake Rock 'n' Roller" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Rattlesnake Rock 'n' Roller" 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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