How to Dial In "Take It or Leave It" by Foghat - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Take It or Leave It"
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 Fool for the City (1975). Fool for the City is the fifth studio album by English rock band Foghat, released on 15 September 1975. 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 Fool for the City, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Take It or Leave It" Tone
What guitar did Foghat use on "Take It or Leave It"?
The guitar on "Take It or Leave It" (released 1975) isn't documented; the Gibson SG Standard above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Take It or Leave It" 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 "Take It or Leave It" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Take It or Leave It" 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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