How to Dial In "California Sunrise" by Jon Pardi - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "California Sunrise"
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 California Sunrise (2016). California Sunrise is the second studio album by American country music singer Jon Pardi. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender Custom Shop 1956 Telecaster Heavy Relic through a Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb Reissue, the rig we use for Jon Pardi's other songs from California Sunrise, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "California Sunrise" Tone
What guitar did Jon Pardi use on "California Sunrise"?
The guitar on "California Sunrise" (released 2016) isn't documented; the Fender Custom Shop 1956 Telecaster Heavy Relic above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "California Sunrise" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6, Volume 6.5. 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 "California Sunrise" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "California Sunrise" 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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