How to Dial In "The Answer" by Mahogany Rush - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "The Answer"
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 Mahogany Rush IV (1976). Mahogany Rush IV is the fourth studio album by Canadian rock band Mahogany Rush, led by Frank Marino, released in 1976 by Columbia Records. The album's personnel list credits Frank Marino with acoustic and electric guitars. 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 rig we use for Mahogany Rush's other songs from Mahogany Rush IV, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "The Answer" Tone
What guitar did Mahogany Rush use on "The Answer"?
The guitar on "The Answer" (released 1976) isn't documented; the Gibson SG Standard above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "The Answer" 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 "The Answer" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "The Answer" 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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