How to Dial In "Children of Children" by Jason Isbell - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Children of Children"
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 Something More Than Free (2015). Something More Than Free is the fifth studio album by Jason Isbell, released on July 17, 2015. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gretsch G6131T-62 Vintage Select '62 Jet Firebird with Bigsby through a Fender '64 Custom Deluxe Reverb, the rig we use for Jason Isbell's other songs from Something More Than Free, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Children of Children" Tone
What guitar did Jason Isbell use on "Children of Children"?
The guitar on "Children of Children" (released 2015) isn't documented; the Gretsch G6131T-62 Vintage Select '62 Jet Firebird with Bigsby above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Children of Children" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 6, Presence 5, 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 "Children of Children" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Children of Children" 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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