How to Dial In "Can't Catch Me" by Lita Ford - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Can't Catch Me"
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 Lita (1988). Lita is the third solo studio album by American guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter Lita Ford. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a B.C. Rich Mockingbird ST through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Lita Ford's other songs from Lita, stands in. Set the amp to a driven, high-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Can't Catch Me" Tone
What guitar did Lita Ford use on "Can't Catch Me"?
The guitar on "Can't Catch Me" (released 1988) isn't documented; the B.C. Rich Mockingbird ST above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Can't Catch Me" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 7.5, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Volume 8. 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 "Can't Catch Me" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Can't Catch Me" 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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