How to Dial In "80s Mercedes" by Maren Morris - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "80s Mercedes"
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 Hero (2016). Hero is the major-label debut studio album by American singer Maren Morris. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Telecaster through a Vox AC30HW2X Hand-Wired, the rig we use for Maren Morris' other songs from Hero, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the neck pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "80s Mercedes" Tone
What guitar did Maren Morris use on "80s Mercedes"?
The guitar on "80s Mercedes" (released 2016) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Telecaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "80s Mercedes" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 5.5, Treble 5.5, Presence 5, Volume 5.5. 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 "80s Mercedes" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "80s Mercedes" 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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