How to Dial In "Walking on the Water" by Creedence Clearwater Revival - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Walking on the Water"
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 Creedence Clearwater Revival (1968). It comes from the band's 1968 debut album. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Rickenbacker 325C64 John Lennon through a Fender '65 Twin Reverb Reissue, the nearest rig to the one Creedence Clearwater Revival is documented with, stands in. Set the amp at a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Walking on the Water" Tone
What guitar did Creedence Clearwater Revival use on "Walking on the Water"?
The guitar on "Walking on the Water" (released 1968) isn't documented; the Rickenbacker 325C64 John Lennon above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Walking on the Water" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, 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 "Walking on the Water" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Walking on the Water" 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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