How to Dial In "Should've Learnt My Lesson" by Rory Gallagher - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Should've Learnt My Lesson"
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 Deuce (1971). Deuce is the second solo album by Rory Gallagher, released in 1971 on Polydor Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender Custom Shop 1961 Stratocaster Journeyman Relic through a Vox AC30 C2, the rig we use for Rory Gallagher's other songs from Deuce, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Should've Learnt My Lesson" Tone
What guitar did Rory Gallagher use on "Should've Learnt My Lesson"?
The guitar on "Should've Learnt My Lesson" (released 1971) isn't documented; the Fender Custom Shop 1961 Stratocaster Journeyman Relic above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Should've Learnt My Lesson" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, 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 "Should've Learnt My Lesson" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Should've Learnt My Lesson" 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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