How to Dial In "Follow the Money" by Buddy Guy - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Follow the Money"
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 The Blues Don't Lie (2022). The Blues Don't Lie is the 19th studio album by blues guitarist and singer Buddy Guy, released on 30 September 2022 by RCA Records. The album's personnel list credits Buddy Guy on lead guitar and Rob McNelley on rhythm guitar. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Stratocaster through a Fender '59 Bassman LTD Reissue, the rig we use for Buddy Guy's other songs from The Blues Don't Lie, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the neck pickup.
Common Questions About the "Follow the Money" Tone
What guitar did Buddy Guy use on "Follow the Money"?
The guitar on "Follow the Money" (released 2022) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Follow the Money" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5, Bass 5.5, Mid 6.5, 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 "Follow the Money" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Follow the Money" 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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