How to Dial In "Piece of the Rock" by Mother's Finest - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Piece of the Rock"
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 Another Mother Further (1977). Another Mother Further is the third full-length studio album by Atlanta funk-rock group Mother's Finest. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s through a Marshall 1959SLP Plexi Super Lead Reissue, the rig we use for Mother's Finest's other songs from Another Mother Further, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Piece of the Rock" Tone
What guitar did Mother's Finest use on "Piece of the Rock"?
The guitar on "Piece of the Rock" (released 1977) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Piece of the Rock" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5, Bass 6, Mid 6, Treble 5, 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 "Piece of the Rock" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Piece of the Rock" 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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