How to Dial In "Doin' That Rag" by Grateful Dead - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Doin' That Rag"
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 Aoxomoxoa (1969). Aoxomoxoa is the third studio album by American rock band the Grateful Dead, released on June 20, 1969, by Warner Bros.-Seven Arts. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson SG Standard through a Fender '65 Twin Reverb Reissue, the rig we use for Grateful Dead's other songs from Aoxomoxoa, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Doin' That Rag" Tone
What guitar did Grateful Dead use on "Doin' That Rag"?
The guitar on "Doin' That Rag" (released 1969) isn't documented; the Gibson SG Standard above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Doin' That Rag" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 4, Bass 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 "Doin' That Rag" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Doin' That Rag" 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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