How to Dial In "Train Leaves Here This Morning" by Eagles - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Train Leaves Here This Morning"
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 Eagles (1972). Eagles is the debut studio album by American rock band the Eagles. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Telecaster through a Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb Reissue, the rig we use for Eagles' other songs from Eagles, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Train Leaves Here This Morning" Tone
What guitar did Eagles use on "Train Leaves Here This Morning"?
The guitar on "Train Leaves Here This Morning" (released 1972) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Telecaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Train Leaves Here This Morning" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 4, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Volume 6.5. 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 "Train Leaves Here This Morning" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Train Leaves Here This Morning" 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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