How to Dial In "Good Ol' Boy (Gettin' Tough)" by Steve Earle - Guitar Tone Settings
Gear for "Good Ol' Boy (Gettin' Tough)"
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 Guitar Town (1986). Guitar Town is the debut studio album from American singer-songwriter Steve Earle, released on March 5, 1986. No source we found ties a guitar or amp to this recording, so a Fender American Professional II Telecaster through a Marshall JCM800 2203, the rig we use for Steve Earle's other songs from Guitar Town, stands in. Set the amp to a light crunch and use the bridge pickup.
Common Questions About the "Good Ol' Boy (Gettin' Tough)" Tone
What guitar did Steve Earle use on "Good Ol' Boy (Gettin' Tough)"?
The guitar on "Good Ol' Boy (Gettin' Tough)" (released 1986) isn't documented; the Fender American Professional II Telecaster above gets the sound. Pickup selector: bridge pickup on the guitar.
What amp settings does "Good Ol' Boy (Gettin' Tough)" need?
Settings for this sound: Gain 5, Bass 5, Mid 6, Treble 6, Presence 5, 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 "Good Ol' Boy (Gettin' Tough)" without the original gear?
Yes. ToneMirror takes the settings above and adapts it to your guitar, amp, and pedals - so you can chase the "Good Ol' Boy (Gettin' Tough)" 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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