How to Dial In "Just One Look" by Linda Ronstadt - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Just One Look"
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 Living in the USA (1978). Living in the USA is the ninth studio album by American singer Linda Ronstadt, released in 1978. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s through a Fender '57 Custom Deluxe (Tweed Deluxe), the rig we use for Linda Ronstadt's other songs from Living in the USA, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Just One Look" Tone
What guitar did Linda Ronstadt use on "Just One Look"?
The guitar on "Just One Look" (released 1978) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Just One Look" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, 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 "Just One Look" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Just One Look" 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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