How to Dial In "Goodbye to You" by Michelle Branch - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Goodbye to You"
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 The Spirit Room (2001). The Spirit Room is the second studio album and major-label debut by American singer-songwriter Michelle Branch. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Stratocaster through a Fender Deluxe Reverb (Blackface), the rig we use for Michelle Branch's other songs from The Spirit Room, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Goodbye to You" Tone
What guitar did Michelle Branch use on "Goodbye to You"?
The guitar on "Goodbye to You" (released 2001) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Goodbye to You" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 5, Volume 6.5. 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 "Goodbye to You" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Goodbye to You" 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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