How to Dial In "Stone Cold" by Jimmy Barnes - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Stone Cold"
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 Heat (1993). Heat is the sixth studio album by Australian rock singer Jimmy Barnes. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Standard Stratocaster through a Marshall 1959HW Handwired Super Lead, the nearest rig we use for Jimmy Barnes' other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Stone Cold" Tone
What guitar did Jimmy Barnes use on "Stone Cold"?
The guitar on "Stone Cold" (released 1993) isn't documented; the Fender American Standard Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Stone Cold" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Volume 7.5. 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 "Stone Cold" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Stone Cold" 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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