How to Dial In "Tip It On Back" by Dierks Bentley - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Tip It On Back"
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 Home (2012). Home is the sixth studio album by American country music artist Dierks Bentley. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender Custom Shop 1956 Telecaster Heavy Relic through a Fender '65 Twin Reverb Reissue, the rig we use for Dierks Bentley's other songs from Home, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Tip It On Back" Tone
What guitar did Dierks Bentley use on "Tip It On Back"?
The guitar on "Tip It On Back" (released 2012) 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 "Tip It On Back" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, 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 "Tip It On Back" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Tip It On Back" 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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