How to Dial In "If You're Going Through Hell (Before the Devil Even Knows)" by Rodney Atkins - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "If You're Going Through Hell (Before the Devil Even Knows)"
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 If You're Going Through Hell (2006). If You're Going Through Hell is the second studio album by American country music artist Rodney Atkins. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Telecaster through a Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb Reissue, a twangy country-rock pairing, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "If You're Going Through Hell (Before the Devil Even Knows)" Tone
What guitar did Rodney Atkins use on "If You're Going Through Hell (Before the Devil Even Knows)"?
The guitar on "If You're Going Through Hell (Before the Devil Even Knows)" (released 2006) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Telecaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "If You're Going Through Hell (Before the Devil Even Knows)" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3.5, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, Treble 6.5, Presence 5, 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 "If You're Going Through Hell (Before the Devil Even Knows)" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "If You're Going Through Hell (Before the Devil Even Knows)" 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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