How to Dial In "Captain Fingers" by Lee Ritenour - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Captain Fingers"
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 Captain Fingers (1977). Captain Fingers is the third studio album by guitarist Lee Ritenour, released in 1977 by Epic Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson ES-335 through a Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus, the nearest rig we use for Lee Ritenour's other songs, stands in. Keep the amp clean, just at the edge of breakup, and use the neck pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Captain Fingers" Tone
What guitar did Lee Ritenour use on "Captain Fingers"?
The guitar on "Captain Fingers" (released 1977) isn't documented; the Gibson ES-335 above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Captain Fingers" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 1, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, Treble 6, Presence 5, Volume 6. 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 "Captain Fingers" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Captain Fingers" 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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