How to Dial In "Johnny Good Man" by Pixies - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Johnny Good Man"
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 The Night the Zombies Came (2024). The Night the Zombies Came is the ninth studio album by the American alternative rock band Pixies, released on 25 October 2024 by BMG. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson 1957 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue (Custom Shop) through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Pixies' other songs from The Night the Zombies Came, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Johnny Good Man" Tone
What guitar did Pixies use on "Johnny Good Man"?
The guitar on "Johnny Good Man" (released 2024) isn't documented; the Gibson 1957 Les Paul Goldtop Reissue (Custom Shop) above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Johnny Good Man" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, Volume 7. 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 "Johnny Good Man" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Johnny Good Man" 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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