How to Dial In "Ghost Blues" by Rory Gallagher - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Ghost Blues"
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 Fresh Evidence (1990). Fresh Evidence is the eleventh and last studio album by Rory Gallagher, released in 1990 on Capo Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender Custom Shop Rory Gallagher Signature Stratocaster Relic through a Marshall JCM800 2204 (Vintage), the rig we use for Rory Gallagher's other songs from Fresh Evidence, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Ghost Blues" Tone
What guitar did Rory Gallagher use on "Ghost Blues"?
The guitar on "Ghost Blues" (released 1990) isn't documented; the Fender Custom Shop Rory Gallagher Signature Stratocaster Relic above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Ghost Blues" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6, 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 "Ghost Blues" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Ghost Blues" 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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