How to Dial In "Down to Ride" by Gary Clark Jr. - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Down to Ride"
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 The Story of Sonny Boy Slim (2015). The Story of Sonny Boy Slim is the second studio album by American blues rock musician Gary Clark Jr., released on September 11, 2015, through Warner Bros. Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an Epiphone Casino through a Fender '65 Super Reverb Reissue, the rig we use for Gary Clark Jr.'s other songs from The Story of Sonny Boy Slim, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Down to Ride" Tone
What guitar did Gary Clark Jr. use on "Down to Ride"?
The guitar on "Down to Ride" (released 2015) isn't documented; the Epiphone Casino above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Down to Ride" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 4, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 5.5, Volume 5.5. 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 "Down to Ride" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Down to Ride" 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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