How to Dial In "Black Coffee" by Rival Sons - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Black Coffee"
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 Hollow Bones (2016). Hollow Bones is the fifth LP studio album by the American rock band Rival Sons, released on June 10, 2016. Scott Holiday told MusicRadar in September 2016 that the Magnatone Twilighter, an amp from producer Dave Cobb's collection, is what he used mainly on Hollow Bones, with a Supro Coronado 2x10 for the overdubbing. He does not tie either amp to one song, so the guitar is a stand-in here, a Gibson Les Paul Standard '50s. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Black Coffee" Tone
What guitar did Rival Sons use on "Black Coffee"?
The guitar on "Black Coffee" (released 2016) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Standard '50s above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Black Coffee" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5.5, Bass 5, Mid 6.5, 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 "Black Coffee" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Black Coffee" 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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