How to Dial In "Burnin' the Midnight Oil" by Foghat - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Burnin' the Midnight Oil"
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 Night Shift (1976). Night Shift is the sixth studio album by British rock band Foghat. It was released in 1976 by Bearsville Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson SG Standard through a Marshall 1959SLP Plexi Super Lead Reissue, the rig we use for Foghat's other songs from Night Shift, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Burnin' the Midnight Oil" Tone
What guitar did Foghat use on "Burnin' the Midnight Oil"?
The guitar on "Burnin' the Midnight Oil" (released 1976) isn't documented; the Gibson SG Standard above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Burnin' the Midnight Oil" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5.5, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 7, Presence 6.5, 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 "Burnin' the Midnight Oil" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Burnin' the Midnight Oil" 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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