How to Dial In "Daddy Don't Live in That New York City No More" by Steely Dan - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Daddy Don't Live in That New York City No More"
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 Katy Lied (1975). Katy Lied is the fourth studio album by American rock band Steely Dan, released in March 1975, by ABC Records. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Stratocaster through a Fender '65 Twin Reverb Reissue, the rig we use for Steely Dan's other songs from Katy Lied, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup. Standard tuning.
Common Questions About the "Daddy Don't Live in That New York City No More" Tone
What guitar did Steely Dan use on "Daddy Don't Live in That New York City No More"?
The guitar on "Daddy Don't Live in That New York City No More" (released 1975) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Stratocaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar. Tuned to standard (E A D G B E).
What amp settings does "Daddy Don't Live in That New York City No More" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 4.5, Bass 5.5, Mid 6, Treble 6.5, 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 "Daddy Don't Live in That New York City No More" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Daddy Don't Live in That New York City No More" 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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