How to Dial In "Stepping Razor" by Peter Tosh - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Stepping Razor"
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.
A Joe Higgs song credited to Peter Tosh on Equal Rights, his second studio album, released by Columbia in 1977. The New York Times called it one of the best songs of the year, with infectious, urgent music and an inherent sense of drama equal to the great punk anthems of the past. The sources available here don't name the guitarists, guitars or amps on the record, so the rig is a suggestion. Play the skank on the offbeat with a clean, bright, dry tone and let the single-note lines punctuate the groove. No transcription could be checked, so no tuning is given.
Common Questions About the "Stepping Razor" Tone
What guitar did Peter Tosh use on "Stepping Razor"?
The guitar on "Stepping Razor" (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 "Stepping Razor" 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 "Stepping Razor" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Stepping Razor" 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.
More Tones You Can Dial In
Tone references for "Stepping Razor" by Peter Tosh are provided for educational use. ToneMirror is not affiliated with the artists or labels referenced.