How to Dial In "The Red One" by John Scofield - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "The Red One"
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 I Can See Your House from Here (1994). I Can See Your House from Here is the jazz album by the guitarists John Scofield and Pat Metheny, released on 5 April 1994 by Blue Note Records. 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.
Common Questions About the "The Red One" Tone
What guitar did John Scofield use on "The Red One"?
The guitar on "The Red One" (released 1994) isn't documented; the Gibson ES-335 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "The Red One" 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 "The Red One" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "The Red One" 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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