How to Dial In "Who Was That" by Kenny Wayne Shepherd - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Who Was That"
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 Young Fashioned Ways (2025). A blues-rock track with a warm, singing lead tone. The rig on this recording isn't documented, so a Fender Custom Shop 1961 Stratocaster Journeyman Relic into a Fender '65 Twin Reverb Reissue stands in. Set a light-to-medium crunch on the neck pickup and dig in harder for the louder sections. Tuning isn't documented here.
Common Questions About the "Who Was That" Tone
What guitar did Kenny Wayne Shepherd use on "Who Was That"?
The guitar on "Who Was That" (released 2025) isn't documented; the Fender Custom Shop 1961 Stratocaster Journeyman Relic above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Who Was That" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 6.5, 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 "Who Was That" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Who Was That" 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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