How to Dial In "A New Rock and Roll" by Mahogany Rush - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "A New Rock and Roll"
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 Child of the Novelty (1974). Child of the Novelty is the second studio album by Canadian rock band Mahogany Rush, led by Frank Marino. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson SG Standard through a Marshall JMP 2203 Master Volume, the nearest rig we use for Mahogany Rush's other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "A New Rock and Roll" Tone
What guitar did Mahogany Rush use on "A New Rock and Roll"?
The guitar on "A New Rock and Roll" (released 1974) isn't documented; the Gibson SG Standard above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "A New Rock and Roll" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 5, Volume 7. 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 "A New Rock and Roll" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "A New Rock and Roll" 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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