How to Dial In "Colored People" by DC Talk - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Colored People"
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 Jesus Freak (1995). Jesus Freak is the fourth studio album by the American Christian rap and rock trio DC Talk, released on 21 November 1995 by ForeFront|Virgin. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson SG Standard through a Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier, the rig we use for DC Talk's other songs from Jesus Freak, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Colored People" Tone
What guitar did DC Talk use on "Colored People"?
The guitar on "Colored People" (released 1995) isn't documented; the Gibson SG Standard above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Colored People" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6.5, Bass 6.5, Mid 5.5, Treble 6, 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 "Colored People" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Colored People" 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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