How to Dial In "Meter Maid" by Scott Henderson - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Meter Maid"
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 Tore Down House (1997). Tore Down House is an album by the guitarist Scott Henderson, released in 1997. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Suhr Standard through a Suhr SL-67, the rig we use for Scott Henderson's other songs from Tore Down House, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Meter Maid" Tone
What guitar did Scott Henderson use on "Meter Maid"?
The guitar on "Meter Maid" (released 1997) isn't documented; the Suhr Standard above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Meter Maid" 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 "Meter Maid" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Meter Maid" 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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