How to Dial In "Dirt to Dust" by Jason Aldean - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Dirt to Dust"
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 Rearview Town (2018). Rearview Town is the eighth studio album by American country music singer Jason Aldean. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Telecaster through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Jason Aldean's other songs from Rearview Town, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Dirt to Dust" Tone
What guitar did Jason Aldean use on "Dirt to Dust"?
The guitar on "Dirt to Dust" (released 2018) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Telecaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Dirt to Dust" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 4, 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 "Dirt to Dust" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Dirt to Dust" 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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