How to Dial In "Taking My Chances" by Smith/Kotzen - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Taking My Chances"
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 Smith/Kotzen (2021). Smith/Kotzen is the self-titled debut album from rock musicians Adrian Smith and Richie Kotzen, released on 26 March 2021 by BMG. The album's personnel list credits Adrian Smith and Richie Kotzen with guitars. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Smith/Kotzen's other songs from Smith/Kotzen, stands in. Set the amp to a medium-gain crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Taking My Chances" Tone
What guitar did Smith/Kotzen use on "Taking My Chances"?
The guitar on "Taking My Chances" (released 2021) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Taking My Chances" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 6.5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 5.5, 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 "Taking My Chances" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Taking My Chances" 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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