How to Dial In "Burning Man" by Dierks Bentley - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Burning Man"
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 The Mountain (2018). A swaggering, mid-tempo The Mountain track with a rocking electric guitar bed. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so a Fender Custom Shop 1956 Telecaster Heavy Relic through a Fender '65 Twin Reverb Reissue stands in. Set the amp clean with a little edge and use the bridge pickup. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Burning Man" Tone
What guitar did Dierks Bentley use on "Burning Man"?
The guitar on "Burning Man" (released 2018) isn't documented; the Fender Custom Shop 1956 Telecaster Heavy Relic above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Burning Man" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, 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 "Burning Man" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Burning Man" 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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