How to Dial In "Weather Report" by Fishmans - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Weather Report"
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 Uchū Nippon Setagaya (1997). Uchū Nippon Setagaya is a 1997 studio album by Fishmans. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Jazzmaster through a Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus, the nearest rig we use for Fishmans' other songs, stands in. Keep the amp clean, just at the edge of breakup, and use the neck pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Weather Report" Tone
What guitar did Fishmans use on "Weather Report"?
The guitar on "Weather Report" (released 1997) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Jazzmaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Weather Report" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 2, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 6, Presence 5, 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 "Weather Report" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Weather Report" 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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