How to Dial In "Delilah" by Marcus King - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Delilah"
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 Mood Swings (2024). Mood Swings is the third solo studio album by American musician Marcus King. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Marcus King 1962 ES-345 Signature through a Fender Deluxe Reverb, the rig we use for Marcus King's other songs from Mood Swings, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the neck and bridge pickups together. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Delilah" Tone
What guitar did Marcus King use on "Delilah"?
The guitar on "Delilah" (released 2024) isn't documented; the Gibson Marcus King 1962 ES-345 Signature above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck + bridge (position 3 / out-of-phase) on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Delilah" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5, Bass 5, Mid 7, Treble 6, Presence 5, Volume 5. 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 "Delilah" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Delilah" 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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