How to Dial In "Just Don't Want to Be Lonely" by John Scofield - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Just Don't Want to Be Lonely"
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 Überjam Deux (2013). Überjam Deux is a studio album by American jazz guitarist John Scofield. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson ES-335 through a Fender '59 Bassman LTD Reissue, the nearest rig we use for John Scofield's other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the neck pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Just Don't Want to Be Lonely" Tone
What guitar did John Scofield use on "Just Don't Want to Be Lonely"?
The guitar on "Just Don't Want to Be Lonely" (released 2013) isn't documented; the Gibson ES-335 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Just Don't Want to Be Lonely" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 4, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 6, Presence 5, Volume 6. 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 "Just Don't Want to Be Lonely" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Just Don't Want to Be Lonely" 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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