How to Dial In "Whiskey Bent and Hell Bound" by Hank Williams Jr. - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Whiskey Bent and Hell Bound"
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 Whiskey Bent and Hell Bound (1979). Whiskey Bent and Hell Bound is a studio album by American musician Hank Williams Jr., and his fourth on the Elektra/Curb labels. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Vintage '52 Telecaster (AVRI Reissue) through a Fender '65 Twin Reverb Reissue, the nearest rig we use for Hank Williams Jr.'s other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Whiskey Bent and Hell Bound" Tone
What guitar did Hank Williams Jr. use on "Whiskey Bent and Hell Bound"?
The guitar on "Whiskey Bent and Hell Bound" (released 1979) isn't documented; the Fender American Vintage '52 Telecaster (AVRI Reissue) above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Whiskey Bent and Hell Bound" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 5, 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 "Whiskey Bent and Hell Bound" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Whiskey Bent and Hell Bound" 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.
More Tones You Can Dial In
Tone references for "Whiskey Bent and Hell Bound" by Hank Williams Jr. are provided for educational use. ToneMirror is not affiliated with the artists or labels referenced.