How to Dial In "Like an Outlaw (For You)" by Social Distortion - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Like an Outlaw (For You)"
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 Prison Bound (1988). Prison Bound is the second studio album by Social Distortion, released in 1988. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Gibson Les Paul Deluxe through a Fender '65 Twin Reverb Reissue, the rig we use for Social Distortion's other songs from Prison Bound, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup. Published transcriptions put it in E♭ standard (E♭ A♭ D♭ G♭ B♭ E♭), a half step below standard.
Common Questions About the "Like an Outlaw (For You)" Tone
What guitar did Social Distortion use on "Like an Outlaw (For You)"?
The guitar on "Like an Outlaw (For You)" (released 1988) isn't documented; the Gibson Les Paul Deluxe above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. The track is in E♭ Standard (E♭ A♭ D♭ G♭ B♭ E♭), so retune before you dial anything in.
What amp settings does "Like an Outlaw (For You)" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, Presence 6, 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 "Like an Outlaw (For You)" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Like an Outlaw (For You)" 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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