How to Dial In "Out on the Western Plain" by Rory Gallagher - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Out on the Western Plain"
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 Against the Grain (1975). Against the Grain is the fifth studio album and seventh album overall by Irish musician Rory Gallagher, released in 1975. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender Custom Shop Rory Gallagher Signature Stratocaster Relic through a Vox AC30 C2, the rig we use for Rory Gallagher's other songs from Against the Grain, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Out on the Western Plain" Tone
What guitar did Rory Gallagher use on "Out on the Western Plain"?
The guitar on "Out on the Western Plain" (released 1975) 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 "Out on the Western Plain" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 7, Presence 6.5, Volume 8. 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 "Out on the Western Plain" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Out on the Western Plain" 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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