How to Dial In "Ah Via Musicom" by Eric Johnson - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Ah Via Musicom"
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 Ah Via Musicom (1990). Ah Via Musicom is the second studio album by guitarist Eric Johnson, released in 1990 through Capitol Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender Eric Johnson Stratocaster through a Fender '65 Twin Reverb Reissue, the rig we use for Eric Johnson's other songs from Ah Via Musicom, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the neck pickup.
Common Questions About the "Ah Via Musicom" Tone
What guitar did Eric Johnson use on "Ah Via Musicom"?
The guitar on "Ah Via Musicom" (released 1990) isn't documented; the Fender Eric Johnson Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Ah Via Musicom" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Volume 6. 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 "Ah Via Musicom" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Ah Via Musicom" 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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