How to Dial In "Lost in America" by Mr. Big - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Lost in America"
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 Actual Size (2001). Actual Size is the sixth album by the American rock band Mr. Big, released in August 2001 by Atlantic Records. The album's personnel list credits Richie Kotzen on lead guitar, with Richie Zito also on guitar. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Telecaster through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Mr. Big's other songs from Actual Size, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Lost in America" Tone
What guitar did Mr. Big use on "Lost in America"?
The guitar on "Lost in America" (released 2001) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Telecaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Lost in America" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, 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 "Lost in America" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Lost in America" 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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