How to Dial In "Trust Yourself" by Blue Rodeo - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Trust Yourself"
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 Casino (1990). Casino is the third studio album by Blue Rodeo. It was drummer Mark French's only album with the band. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Telecaster through a Fender Deluxe Reverb (Blackface), the nearest rig we use for Blue Rodeo's other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the neck pickup.
Common Questions About the "Trust Yourself" Tone
What guitar did Blue Rodeo use on "Trust Yourself"?
The guitar on "Trust Yourself" (released 1990) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Telecaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Trust Yourself" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 4.5, Bass 5.5, 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 "Trust Yourself" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Trust Yourself" 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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