How to Dial In "Runnin' from the Devil" by Ohio Players - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Runnin' from the Devil"
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 Fire (1974). Fire is the sixth studio album by the Ohio Players, released in November 1974 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 "Runnin' from the Devil" Tone
What guitar did Ohio Players use on "Runnin' from the Devil"?
The guitar on "Runnin' from the Devil" (released 1974) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Telecaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Runnin' from the Devil" 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 "Runnin' from the Devil" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Runnin' from the Devil" 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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