How to Dial In "Prodigal Son" by Steel Pulse - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Prodigal Son"
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 Handsworth Revolution (1978). Handsworth Revolution is the debut album by British reggae band Steel Pulse. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Stratocaster through a Fender '65 Deluxe Reverb Reissue, the rig we use for Steel Pulse's other songs from Handsworth Revolution, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the middle pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Prodigal Son" Tone
What guitar did Steel Pulse use on "Prodigal Son"?
The guitar on "Prodigal Son" (released 1978) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: middle pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Prodigal Son" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 3, Bass 6, Mid 5, Treble 5, Presence 4.5, 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 "Prodigal Son" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Prodigal Son" 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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