How to Dial In "Rock Me on the Water" by Jackson Browne - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Rock Me on the Water"
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 Jackson Browne (1972). Jackson Browne (also known, mistakenly, as Saturate Before Using) is the self-titled debut album of American singer Jackson Browne, released in 1972. 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 rig we use for Jackson Browne's other songs from Jackson Browne, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Rock Me on the Water" Tone
What guitar did Jackson Browne use on "Rock Me on the Water"?
The guitar on "Rock Me on the Water" (released 1972) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Telecaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Rock Me on the Water" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 4.5, 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 "Rock Me on the Water" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Rock Me on the Water" 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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