How to Dial In "Follow Me" by Pat Metheny Group - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Follow Me"
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 Imaginary Day (1997). Imaginary Day is the ninth studio album by the Pat Metheny Group. It was released in 1997 by Warner Bros. Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so an Ibanez PM200 Pat Metheny through a Roland JC-120 Jazz Chorus, the nearest rig we use for Pat Metheny Group's other songs, stands in. Set the amp clean, with the gain barely up and use the neck pickup.
Common Questions About the "Follow Me" Tone
What guitar did Pat Metheny Group use on "Follow Me"?
The guitar on "Follow Me" (released 1997) isn't documented; the Ibanez PM200 Pat Metheny above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Follow Me" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 2, Bass 5.5, Mid 5.5, Treble 5, Presence 4.5, Volume 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 "Follow Me" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Follow Me" 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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