How to Dial In "Soul Shoes" by Graham Parker - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Soul Shoes"
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 Howlin' Wind (1976). Howlin' Wind is the debut album by the English singer-songwriter Graham Parker and his band the Rumour, released in April 1976. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Telecaster through a Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb Reissue, the nearest rig we use for Graham Parker's other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Soul Shoes" Tone
What guitar did Graham Parker use on "Soul Shoes"?
The guitar on "Soul Shoes" (released 1976) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Telecaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Soul Shoes" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Volume 6.5. 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 "Soul Shoes" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Soul Shoes" 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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