How to Dial In "Tear It Up" by Johnny Burnette - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Tear It Up"
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 Johnny Burnette and the Rock 'n Roll Trio (1956). Johnny Burnette and the Rock 'n Roll Trio is the 1956 debut album of the rockabilly band The Rock and Roll Trio, fronted by Johnny Burnette. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Vintage '52 Telecaster (AVRI Reissue) through a Fender '57 Custom Deluxe (Tweed Deluxe), the nearest rig we use for Johnny Burnette's other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Tear It Up" Tone
What guitar did Johnny Burnette use on "Tear It Up"?
The guitar on "Tear It Up" (released 1956) isn't documented; the Fender American Vintage '52 Telecaster (AVRI Reissue) above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Tear It Up" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6, Bass 5, Mid 6.5, Treble 6, Presence 6, Volume 8. 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 "Tear It Up" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Tear It Up" 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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