How to Dial In "Far East Mississippi" by Ohio Players - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Far East Mississippi"
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 Contradiction (1976). Contradiction is the eighth studio album by the Ohio Players, released in March 1976 by Mercury Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Telecaster through a Fender '65 Twin Reverb Reissue, the nearest rig we use for Ohio Players' other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Far East Mississippi" Tone
What guitar did Ohio Players use on "Far East Mississippi"?
The guitar on "Far East Mississippi" (released 1976) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Telecaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Far East Mississippi" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 2, Bass 5, Mid 5, Treble 6.5, 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 "Far East Mississippi" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Far East Mississippi" 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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