How to Dial In "In the Stone" by Earth, Wind & Fire - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "In the Stone"
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 I Am (1979). A driving disco-funk workout with crisp rhythm guitar chops and a bright lead break. No source available here confirms the exact guitar and amp on this recording, so a Gibson ES-335 through a Fender '65 Twin Reverb Reissue stands in. Use the neck pickup and set the amp to a medium-gain crunch. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "In the Stone" Tone
What guitar did Earth, Wind & Fire use on "In the Stone"?
The guitar on "In the Stone" (released 1979) isn't documented; the Gibson ES-335 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "In the Stone" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 4, Bass 4.5, Mid 5.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 5.5, Volume 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 "In the Stone" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "In the Stone" 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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