How to Dial In "What Am I Gonna Do" by Chris Stapleton - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "What Am I Gonna Do"
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 Higher (2023). A soulful song. No source documents the guitar or amp for this track, so a Jazzmaster into a Deluxe Reverb stands in. Run the amp at the edge of breakup on the bridge pickup. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "What Am I Gonna Do" Tone
What guitar did Chris Stapleton use on "What Am I Gonna Do"?
The guitar on "What Am I Gonna Do" (released 2023) isn't documented; the Fender American Original 60s Jazzmaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "What Am I Gonna Do" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 4, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 5.5, 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 "What Am I Gonna Do" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "What Am I Gonna Do" 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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