How to Dial In "Deeper Than the Holler" by Randy Travis - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Deeper Than the Holler"
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 Old 8×10 (1988). Old 8×10 is the third studio album by the American country singer Randy Travis, released on 12 July 1988 by Warner Bros. Nashville. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Vintage '52 Telecaster (AVRI Reissue) through a Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb Reissue, the nearest rig we use for Randy Travis' other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Deeper Than the Holler" Tone
What guitar did Randy Travis use on "Deeper Than the Holler"?
The guitar on "Deeper Than the Holler" (released 1988) isn't documented; the Fender American Vintage '52 Telecaster (AVRI Reissue) above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Deeper Than the Holler" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 1.5, Bass 4, Mid 5.5, Treble 7, Presence 6, Volume 4. 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 "Deeper Than the Holler" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Deeper Than the Holler" 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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