How to Dial In "Satisfy Susie" by Lonnie Mack - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Satisfy Susie"
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 Strike Like Lightning (1985). Strike Like Lightning is an album by the American musician Lonnie Mack, released in 1985. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Flying V through a Fender '59 Bassman LTD Reissue, the nearest rig we use for Lonnie Mack's other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Satisfy Susie" Tone
What guitar did Lonnie Mack use on "Satisfy Susie"?
The guitar on "Satisfy Susie" (released 1985) isn't documented; the Gibson Flying V above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Satisfy Susie" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 4, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, 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 "Satisfy Susie" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Satisfy Susie" 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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