How to Dial In "Back 40 Back" by Luke Combs - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Back 40 Back"
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 Gettin' Old (2023). Gettin' Old is the fourth studio album by the American country singer Luke Combs, released on 24 March 2023 by Columbia Records Nashville and River House Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Telecaster through a Fender '65 Twin Reverb Reissue, the rig we use for Luke Combs' other songs from Gettin' Old, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the neck pickup.
Common Questions About the "Back 40 Back" Tone
What guitar did Luke Combs use on "Back 40 Back"?
The guitar on "Back 40 Back" (released 2023) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Telecaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Back 40 Back" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 2.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 5.5, Volume 4. 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 "Back 40 Back" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Back 40 Back" 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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