How to Dial In "Lead On" by George Strait - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Lead On"
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 Lead On (1994). Lead On is the fifteenth studio album by the American country singer George Strait, released on 8 November 1994 by MCA Records. 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 Lead On, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the neck pickup.
Common Questions About the "Lead On" Tone
What guitar did George Strait use on "Lead On"?
The guitar on "Lead On" (released 1994) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Telecaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Lead On" 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 "Lead On" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Lead On" 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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