How to Dial In "You Do the Math" by Brad Paisley - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "You Do the Math"
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 American Saturday Night (2009). American Saturday Night is the eighth studio album by American country music artist Brad Paisley. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender Brad Paisley Esquire through a Dr. Z Z-Wreck, the rig we use for Brad Paisley's other songs from American Saturday Night, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "You Do the Math" Tone
What guitar did Brad Paisley use on "You Do the Math"?
The guitar on "You Do the Math" (released 2009) isn't documented; the Fender Brad Paisley Esquire above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "You Do the Math" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 7, Volume 6. 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 "You Do the Math" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "You Do the Math" 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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