How to Dial In "Abraham Lincoln" by Clutch - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Abraham Lincoln"
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 Strange Cousins from the West (2009). Strange Cousins from the West is the ninth full-length studio album by the American rock band Clutch, released on 13 July 2009 by Weathermaker Music. The album's personnel list credits Neil Fallon and Tim Sult with guitar. 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 rig we use for Clutch's other songs from Strange Cousins from the West, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Abraham Lincoln" Tone
What guitar did Clutch use on "Abraham Lincoln"?
The guitar on "Abraham Lincoln" (released 2009) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Abraham Lincoln" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 5, Presence 5, 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 "Abraham Lincoln" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Abraham Lincoln" 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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