How to Dial In "Cliffs of Rock City" by Brad Paisley - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Cliffs of Rock City"
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 Play: The Guitar Album (2008). His seventh studio album, produced by Frank Rogers, largely instrumental and released on November 4, 2008. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Crook Custom Paisley T through a Dr. Z Maz 18 Jr NR, the nearest rig to the one Brad Paisley is documented with, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Cliffs of Rock City" Tone
What guitar did Brad Paisley use on "Cliffs of Rock City"?
The guitar on "Cliffs of Rock City" (released 2008) isn't documented; the Crook Custom Paisley T above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Cliffs of Rock City" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 4, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, Treble 7, 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 "Cliffs of Rock City" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Cliffs of Rock City" 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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