How to Dial In "Song for Lynette" by Eric Johnson - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Song for Lynette"
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 Venus Isle (1996). Venus Isle is the third studio album by guitarist Eric Johnson, released on 3 September 1996 by Capitol Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender Eric Johnson Stratocaster through a Marshall 1959SLP Plexi Super Lead Reissue, the rig we use for Eric Johnson's other songs from Venus Isle, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the neck pickup.
Common Questions About the "Song for Lynette" Tone
What guitar did Eric Johnson use on "Song for Lynette"?
The guitar on "Song for Lynette" (released 1996) isn't documented; the Fender Eric Johnson Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Song for Lynette" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, 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 "Song for Lynette" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Song for Lynette" 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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