How to Dial In "Spaceman in Tulsa" by Counting Crows - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Spaceman in Tulsa"
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 Butter Miracle: The Complete Sweets! (2025). Butter Miracle, The Complete Sweets! is the eighth studio album by American rock band Counting Crows, released on May 9, 2025 by BMG. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Stratocaster through a Fender '65 Twin Reverb Reissue, the nearest rig we use for Counting Crows' other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Spaceman in Tulsa" Tone
What guitar did Counting Crows use on "Spaceman in Tulsa"?
The guitar on "Spaceman in Tulsa" (released 2025) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Spaceman in Tulsa" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 5.5, 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 "Spaceman in Tulsa" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Spaceman in Tulsa" 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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