How to Dial In "On the Other Hand" by Randy Travis - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "On the Other Hand"
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 Storms of Life (1986). Storms of Life is the debut studio album by the American country singer Randy Travis, released on 2 June 1986 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 rig we use for Randy Travis' other songs from Storms of Life, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "On the Other Hand" Tone
What guitar did Randy Travis use on "On the Other Hand"?
The guitar on "On the Other Hand" (released 1986) 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 "On the Other Hand" 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 "On the Other Hand" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "On the Other Hand" 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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