How to Dial In "Anthony Boy" by Chuck Berry - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Anthony Boy"
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 Chuck Berry Is on Top (1959). Berry Is on Top is the third studio album by rock and roll artist Chuck Berry, released in July 1959 on Chess Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson ES-350T through a Fender '59 Bassman LTD Reissue, the rig we use for Chuck Berry's other songs from Chuck Berry Is on Top, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Anthony Boy" Tone
What guitar did Chuck Berry use on "Anthony Boy"?
The guitar on "Anthony Boy" (released 1959) isn't documented; the Gibson ES-350T above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Anthony Boy" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 4, Bass 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 "Anthony Boy" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Anthony Boy" 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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