How to Dial In "Equal Rights" by Peter Tosh - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Equal Rights"
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.
The title track of Peter Tosh's second studio album, released by Columbia in 1977. The sources available here don't name the guitarists, guitars or amps on the record, so the rig is a suggestion. Play the offbeat skank with a clean, bright, dry sound on the bridge pickup, and keep the playing sparse so the bass and drums lead. No transcription could be checked, so no tuning is given.
Common Questions About the "Equal Rights" Tone
What guitar did Peter Tosh use on "Equal Rights"?
The guitar on "Equal Rights" (released 1977) isn't documented; the Fender American Vintage II 1961 Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Equal Rights" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 2.5, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 5.5, Volume 6. 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 "Equal Rights" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Equal Rights" 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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