How to Dial In "Cowboys Like Us" by George Strait - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Cowboys Like Us"
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 Honkytonkville (2003). Honkytonkville is the twenty-second studio album by American country music singer George Strait, released on June 10, 2003 by MCA Nashville. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Telecaster through a Fender '65 Twin Reverb Reissue, the nearest rig we use for George Strait's other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the neck pickup.
Common Questions About the "Cowboys Like Us" Tone
What guitar did George Strait use on "Cowboys Like Us"?
The guitar on "Cowboys Like Us" (released 2003) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Telecaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Cowboys Like Us" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 2.5, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 5.5, Presence 5, Volume 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 "Cowboys Like Us" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Cowboys Like Us" 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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