How to Dial In "The Rescue Blues" by Ryan Adams - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "The Rescue 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 Gold (2001). Gold is the second studio album by American musician Ryan Adams. It was released September 25, 2001, by Lost Highway Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s through a Fender Deluxe Reverb (Blackface), the rig we use for Ryan Adams' other songs from Gold, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "The Rescue Blues" Tone
What guitar did Ryan Adams use on "The Rescue Blues"?
The guitar on "The Rescue Blues" (released 2001) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "The Rescue Blues" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 5.5, Presence 5, Volume 6.5. 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 "The Rescue 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 "The Rescue 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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