How to Dial In "Bleed on Paper" by Eric Church - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Bleed on Paper"
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 Evangeline vs. the Machine (2025). Evangeline vs. the Machine is the eighth studio album by American country music singer Eric Church. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gretsch G6122T Country Gentleman through a Fender '65 Twin Reverb Reissue, the rig we use for Eric Church's other songs from Evangeline vs. the Machine, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Bleed on Paper" Tone
What guitar did Eric Church use on "Bleed on Paper"?
The guitar on "Bleed on Paper" (released 2025) isn't documented; the Gretsch G6122T Country Gentleman above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Bleed on Paper" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5, Bass 5.5, 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 "Bleed on Paper" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Bleed on Paper" 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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