How to Dial In "Say It Loud – I'm Black and I'm Proud" by James Brown - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Say It Loud – I'm Black and I'm Proud"
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 Say It Loud – I'm Black and I'm Proud (1969). Say It Loud – I'm Black and I'm Proud is the 23rd studio album by American musician James Brown. 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 James Brown's other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Say It Loud – I'm Black and I'm Proud" Tone
What guitar did James Brown use on "Say It Loud – I'm Black and I'm Proud"?
The guitar on "Say It Loud – I'm Black and I'm Proud" (released 1969) 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 "Say It Loud – I'm Black and I'm Proud" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 2, Bass 4, Mid 6, Treble 8, Presence 6, 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 "Say It Loud – I'm Black and I'm Proud" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Say It Loud – I'm Black and I'm Proud" 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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