How to Dial In "Dead Man (Carry Me)" by Jars of Clay - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Dead Man (Carry Me)"
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 Good Monsters (2006). Good Monsters is the seventh full-length studio album from Jars of Clay, released by Essential Records on September 5, 2006. 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 nearest rig we use for Jars of Clay's other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Dead Man (Carry Me)" Tone
What guitar did Jars of Clay use on "Dead Man (Carry Me)"?
The guitar on "Dead Man (Carry Me)" (released 2006) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Telecaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Dead Man (Carry Me)" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 4.5, 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 "Dead Man (Carry Me)" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Dead Man (Carry Me)" 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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