How to Dial In "Son of the Dirty South" by Brantley Gilbert - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Son of the Dirty South"
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 So Help Me God (2022). So Help Me God is the sixth studio album by American country rock artist Brantley Gilbert. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the nearest rig we use for Brantley Gilbert's other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Son of the Dirty South" Tone
What guitar did Brantley Gilbert use on "Son of the Dirty South"?
The guitar on "Son of the Dirty South" (released 2022) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Son of the Dirty South" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6, 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 "Son of the Dirty South" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Son of the Dirty South" 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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