How to Dial In "Unanswered Prayers" by Garth Brooks - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Unanswered Prayers"
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 No Fences (1990). Chris Leuzinger, who plays electric guitar on Garth Brooks' studio albums, told Vintage Guitar in 2022 that his 1963 Stratocaster, loaded with EMG pickups through most of its studio life, is heard on "Unanswered Prayers". No source we found names the amp, so a Fender Custom Shop 1963 Stratocaster Closet Classic stands in for that guitar, through a Fender '65 Twin Reverb Reissue. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Unanswered Prayers" Tone
What guitar did Garth Brooks use on "Unanswered Prayers"?
The guitar on "Unanswered Prayers" (released 1990) isn't documented; the Fender Custom Shop 1963 Stratocaster Closet Classic above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Unanswered Prayers" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, 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 "Unanswered Prayers" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Unanswered Prayers" 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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