How to Dial In "Queen of Memphis" by Confederate Railroad - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Queen of Memphis"
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 Confederate Railroad (1992). Confederate Railroad is the debut studio album by American country music band Confederate Railroad, released on April 28, 1992 via Atlantic Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender Player Telecaster Deluxe through a Fender Deluxe Reverb, the rig we use for Confederate Railroad's other songs from Confederate Railroad, stands in. Keep the amp clean, just at the edge of breakup, and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Queen of Memphis" Tone
What guitar did Confederate Railroad use on "Queen of Memphis"?
The guitar on "Queen of Memphis" (released 1992) isn't documented; the Fender Player Telecaster Deluxe above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Queen of Memphis" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 2, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 5, Volume 6. 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 "Queen of Memphis" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Queen of Memphis" 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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