How to Dial In "The Righteous Path" by Drive-By Truckers - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "The Righteous Path"
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 Brighter Than Creation's Dark (2008). Brighter Than Creation's Dark is the seventh studio album by American rock band Drive-By Truckers. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Telecaster through a Fender '59 Bassman LTD Reissue, the nearest rig we use for Drive-By Truckers' other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "The Righteous Path" Tone
What guitar did Drive-By Truckers use on "The Righteous Path"?
The guitar on "The Righteous Path" (released 2008) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Telecaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "The Righteous Path" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5, Bass 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 "The Righteous Path" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "The Righteous Path" 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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