How to Dial In "Cheating on the Blues" by Brooks & Dunn - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Cheating on the Blues"
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 Brand New Man (1991). Brand New Man is the debut studio album by American country music duo Brooks & Dunn. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Telecaster through a Fender '65 Twin Reverb Reissue, the rig we use for Brooks & Dunn's other songs from Brand New Man, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the neck pickup.
Common Questions About the "Cheating on the Blues" Tone
What guitar did Brooks & Dunn use on "Cheating on the Blues"?
The guitar on "Cheating on the Blues" (released 1991) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Telecaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Cheating on the Blues" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 2.5, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 5.5, Presence 5, 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 "Cheating on the Blues" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Cheating on the Blues" 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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