How to Dial In "Rock n Roll Duty" by Kim Mitchell - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Rock n Roll Duty"
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 Rockland (1989). Rockland is the third solo album by the Canadian rock musician Kim Mitchell, released on 27 June 1989. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender Standard Stratocaster through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Kim Mitchell's other songs from Rockland, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Rock n Roll Duty" Tone
What guitar did Kim Mitchell use on "Rock n Roll Duty"?
The guitar on "Rock n Roll Duty" (released 1989) isn't documented; the Fender Standard Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Rock n Roll Duty" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6.5, 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 "Rock n Roll Duty" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Rock n Roll Duty" 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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