How to Dial In "New Blood" by Robert Cray - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "New Blood"
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 Strong Persuader (1986). Strong Persuader is the fourth studio album by American blues singer and guitarist Robert Cray. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Stratocaster through a Fender '65 Super Reverb Reissue, the rig we use for Robert Cray's other songs from Strong Persuader, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the neck pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "New Blood" Tone
What guitar did Robert Cray use on "New Blood"?
The guitar on "New Blood" (released 1986) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: neck pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "New Blood" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, 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 "New Blood" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "New Blood" 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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