How to Dial In "Ashes the Rain and I" by James Gang - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Ashes the Rain and I"
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 James Gang Rides Again (1970). James Gang Rides Again (also known as simply Rides Again) is the second studio album by American rock band James Gang, released in July 1970 by ABC Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s through a Marshall 1959SLP Plexi Super Lead Reissue, the rig we use for James Gang's other songs from James Gang Rides Again, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Ashes the Rain and I" Tone
What guitar did James Gang use on "Ashes the Rain and I"?
The guitar on "Ashes the Rain and I" (released 1970) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Ashes the Rain and I" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 7, Presence 6, Volume 7. 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 "Ashes the Rain and I" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Ashes the Rain and I" 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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