How to Dial In "Change in the Weather" by John Fogerty - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Change in the Weather"
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 Eye of the Zombie (1986). Eye of the Zombie is the fourth solo studio album by the American guitarist and singer-songwriter John Fogerty. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Telecaster through a Fender '65 Twin Reverb Reissue, the nearest rig we use for John Fogerty's other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Change in the Weather" Tone
What guitar did John Fogerty use on "Change in the Weather"?
The guitar on "Change in the Weather" (released 1986) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Telecaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Change in the Weather" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5, 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 "Change in the Weather" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Change in the Weather" 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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