How to Dial In "I Cross My Heart" by George Strait - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "I Cross My Heart"
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 Pure Country (1992). Pure Country is the thirteenth studio album by the American country singer George Strait, and the soundtrack to the 1992 film of the same name, released on 15 September 1992. 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 rig we use for George Strait's other songs from Pure Country, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "I Cross My Heart" Tone
What guitar did George Strait use on "I Cross My Heart"?
The guitar on "I Cross My Heart" (released 1992) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Telecaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "I Cross My Heart" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, 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 "I Cross My Heart" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "I Cross My Heart" 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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