How to Dial In "What the Hell Did I Say" by Dierks Bentley - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "What the Hell Did I Say"
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 Black (2016). Black is the eighth studio album by the American country singer Dierks Bentley, released on 27 May 2016 by Capitol Records Nashville. 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 Black, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "What the Hell Did I Say" Tone
What guitar did Dierks Bentley use on "What the Hell Did I Say"?
The guitar on "What the Hell Did I Say" (released 2016) 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 "What the Hell Did I Say" 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 "What the Hell Did I Say" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "What the Hell Did I Say" 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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