How to Dial In "Working on a Tan" by Brad Paisley - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Working on a Tan"
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 This Is Country Music (2011). This Is Country Music is the ninth studio album by American country music artist Brad Paisley. 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 rig we use for Brad Paisley's other songs from This Is Country Music, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Working on a Tan" Tone
What guitar did Brad Paisley use on "Working on a Tan"?
The guitar on "Working on a Tan" (released 2011) 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 "Working on a Tan" 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 "Working on a Tan" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Working on a Tan" 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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