How to Dial In "Talkin' Loud and Sayin' Nothing" by James Brown - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Talkin' Loud and Sayin' Nothing"
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 There It Is (1972). There It Is is the 33rd 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 through a Fender '65 Twin Reverb Reissue, the nearest rig we use for James Brown's other songs, stands in. Keep the amp clean, just at the edge of breakup, and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Talkin' Loud and Sayin' Nothing" Tone
What guitar did James Brown use on "Talkin' Loud and Sayin' Nothing"?
The guitar on "Talkin' Loud and Sayin' Nothing" (released 1972) isn't documented; the Fender American Vintage '52 Telecaster (AVRI Reissue) above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Talkin' Loud and Sayin' Nothing" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 1.5, Bass 4, Mid 6, Treble 7.5, Presence 6.5, Volume 5.5. 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 "Talkin' Loud and Sayin' Nothing" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Talkin' Loud and Sayin' Nothing" 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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