How to Dial In "Rocks on the Road" by Jethro Tull - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Rocks on the Road"
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 Catfish Rising (1991). Catfish Rising is the eighteenth studio album by the British rock group Jethro Tull, released on 2 September 1991. 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 nearest rig we use for Jethro Tull's other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Rocks on the Road" Tone
What guitar did Jethro Tull use on "Rocks on the Road"?
The guitar on "Rocks on the Road" (released 1991) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Rocks on the Road" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, 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 "Rocks on the Road" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Rocks on the Road" 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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