How to Dial In "Hole Diggin'" by Scott Henderson - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Hole Diggin'"
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 Dog Party (1994). Dog Party is an album by guitarist Scott Henderson. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Suhr Standard through a Suhr SL-67, the nearest rig we use for Scott Henderson's other songs, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Hole Diggin'" Tone
What guitar did Scott Henderson use on "Hole Diggin'"?
The guitar on "Hole Diggin'" (released 1994) isn't documented; the Suhr Standard above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Hole Diggin'" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5, Bass 5, Mid 5.5, Treble 6, 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 "Hole Diggin'" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Hole Diggin'" 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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