How to Dial In "Cut Across Shorty" by Eddie Cochran - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Cut Across Shorty"
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.
Recorded in 1960 and collected on 12 of His Biggest Hits. A brisk, twangy rockabilly cover with a short, snappy guitar line. Cochran bought his Gretsch 6120 new in 1955 and played it on his records (Gretsch), but no source says it is on this one in particular. His amp isn't documented, so none is set. Set the amp on the edge of breakup and use the bridge pickup. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Cut Across Shorty" Tone
What guitar did Eddie Cochran use on "Cut Across Shorty"?
The guitar on "Cut Across Shorty" (released 1960) isn't documented; the Gretsch 6120 Chet Atkins Hollow Body (DeArmond) above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Cut Across Shorty" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 4, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, 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 "Cut Across Shorty" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Cut Across Shorty" 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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