How to Dial In "Soul Rebel" by Bob Marley & The Wailers - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Soul Rebel"
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 Soul Rebels (1970). Soul Rebels is the second studio album by the Wailers, their first album to be released outside Jamaica. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Special Tribute P-90 through a Fender '65 Twin Reverb Reissue, the nearest rig we use for Bob Marley & The Wailers' other songs, stands in. Keep the amp clean, just at the edge of breakup, and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Soul Rebel" Tone
What guitar did Bob Marley & The Wailers use on "Soul Rebel"?
The guitar on "Soul Rebel" (released 1970) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Special Tribute P-90 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Soul Rebel" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 1.5, Bass 4, Mid 5, Treble 7, Presence 6, Volume 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 "Soul Rebel" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Soul Rebel" 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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