How to Dial In "Before You Hit the Ground" by Jonny Lang - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Before You Hit the Ground"
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 Wander This World (1998). Wander This World is the third studio album by the American blues guitarist Jonny Lang, released in 1998 when he was 17. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender Custom Shop 1969 Telecaster Thinline Heavy Relic through a Fender '65 Super Reverb Reissue, the rig we use for Jonny Lang's other songs from Wander This World, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Before You Hit the Ground" Tone
What guitar did Jonny Lang use on "Before You Hit the Ground"?
The guitar on "Before You Hit the Ground" (released 1998) isn't documented; the Fender Custom Shop 1969 Telecaster Thinline Heavy Relic above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Before You Hit the Ground" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5.5, Bass 5.5, 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 "Before You Hit the Ground" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Before You Hit the Ground" 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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