How to Dial In "Silver Wings" by Merle Haggard - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Silver Wings"
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 A Portrait of Merle Haggard (1969). A Portrait of Merle Haggard is the tenth studio album by American recording artist Merle Haggard and the Strangers, released September 2, 1969. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Vintage II 1963 Telecaster through a Fender '65 Twin Reverb Reissue, the rig we use for Merle Haggard's other songs from A Portrait of Merle Haggard, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Silver Wings" Tone
What guitar did Merle Haggard use on "Silver Wings"?
The guitar on "Silver Wings" (released 1969) isn't documented; the Fender American Vintage II 1963 Telecaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Silver Wings" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 4, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6, Volume 6. 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 "Silver Wings" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Silver Wings" 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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